International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

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Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2015

  • Difficult Excision of a Benign Carotid Body Tumour: A Case Report

    Ahmad Kusyairi Khalid, Haizlene Abd Halim, Abdullah Sani Mohamed

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2015
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: Sep. 01, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 09, 2015
    Published: Sep. 11, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijo.20150101.11
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    Abstract: A carotid body tumour (CBT) is rare and most commonly arises from the neural crest tissue. It accounts for less than 0.5% of all neoplasm.1 It may also originate from the chemoreceptor organs which are found in the adventitia layer of the carotid arteries bifurcations. They often present with asymptomatic neck masses, and precaution should be made ... Show More
  • Outcome of Hearing Improvement in Myringoplasty A Study of Fifty One Sudanese Patients

    Rasha A., Ahmed SAO

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2015
    Pages: 5-8
    Received: Sep. 01, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 14, 2015
    Published: Sep. 14, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijo.20150101.12
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    Abstract: Myringoplasty is a reconstructive operation of the tympanic membrane to prevent recurrent ear infection and improve the hearing. Objective: to assess the hearing improvement after myringoplasty and factors that might affect the outcome. Patients and methods: Fifty one patients who had undergone myringoplasty were taken on this prospective study. Th... Show More
  • A Rare Case of Sphenoid Sinus Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma: A Diagnostic Challenge

    Ahmad Kusyairi Bin Khalid, Haizlene Abd Halim, Balwant Singh Gendeh

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2015
    Pages: 9-12
    Received: Sep. 01, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 14, 2015
    Published: Sep. 14, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijo.20150101.13
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    Abstract: Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma (MC) is a subtype of chondrosarcoma which is rarely encountered in the clinical practice. It carries a worse prognosis compared to other forms of chondrosarcoma as it has a high tendency to metastasize to other sites.1 It can arise from skeletal bone as well as soft tissue, the usual sites being the ribs and jaw.2 Histolo... Show More