JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

A Rare Case of Sudden Massive Neck Tumor

A 23-year-old male patient sought evaluation at the vascular thyroid surgery clinic for a large neck tumor that appeared abruptly 10 days prior. What is your diagnosis?

A Swollen Supraglottis

A woman in her late 20s presented with difficulty phonating and singing for the past 15 months and no improvement from prior treatment with steroids and antibiotics for chronic laryngitis. What is your diagnosis?

Development and Psychometric Validation of the Olfactory Dysfunction Outcomes Rating

Importance  Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is an increasingly common and morbid condition, especially given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the ability to reproducibly measure smell loss–associated quality of life (QOL) and its response to treatment is paramount. Objective  To develop and validate a…

Quantitative Evaluation of Aerosol Generation During In-Office Flexible Laryngoscopy

Importance  Despite growing scientific knowledge and research, it is still unknown if office flexible laryngoscopy (FL) is aerosol generating and thereby potentially increases the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. The limited literature that exists is conflicting, precluding formal conclusions. Objective  To determine whether…

Slowly Progressive Cerebellar Ataxia in a 55-Year-Old Female Patient

A 55-year-old female patient with a history of hypercholesterolemia and anxiety presented for imbalance, fear of falling, and progressive disability. Examination revealed gaze-evoked horizontal nystagmus, ataxic dysarthria, sensory neuronopathy, and cerebellar atrophy. What is your diagnosis?

Cervical Lymphadenopathy and Airway Masses in a Child

A previously healthy 12-year-old boy presented with a 3-month history of nasal obstruction, progressive dysphonia, recurrent deep neck abscesses, and tender, bulky cervical lymphadenopathy. What is your diagnosis?

A Young Man Presenting With Tongue Lesions

A 19-year-old man presented with tongue pain of 3 months duration and a raised tongue lesion with slightly hairy appearance. What is your diagnosis?

Recurrent and Recalcitrant Salivary Gland Swelling in a Woman

A 32-year-old woman presented with a 1-year history of facial swelling and pruritus; histologic examination revealed periductal inflammatory infiltrate with eosinophils. What is your diagnosis?