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Entcase is an electronic journal which publishes peer-reviewed scientific case-reports. It is published as 4 issues through out a whole year. All accepted manuscripts are published immediately.
ReadAN UNCOMMON ENTITY; MASTOID HYPERPNEUMATIZATION
Mastoid hyperpneumatization is an uncommon mastoid bone pathology, mostly seen in adult males, develops spontaneously and is generally noticed incidentally. In this study, 3 cases of mastoid hyperpneumatization detected radiologically are presented in light of current literature....
Read MoreA RARE COMPLICATION OF DIRECT LARYNGOSCOPY: UNILATERAL HYPOGLOSSAL NERVE PALSY
The most common complications of direct laryngoscopy, which is an indispensable part of otolaryngology practice, are minor mucosal lesions. Rarely, hypoglossal nerve, vocal fold, and lingual nerve palsies may occur. This case presentation is about unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy following direct laryngoscopy. A 60-year-old-man was admitted with a complaint of hoarseness for 3 months. Direct lar...
Read MorePAROTID ABSCESS CAUSED BY NON-TYPOIDAL SALMONELLA
Parotid abscess is one of the rare complications of suppurative infections of the parotid gland. Pathologies such as dehydration, immunosuppression, ductal obstruction increase the risk of parotid abscess. They can lead to life-threatening consequences by spreading into the parapharyngeal space or causing sepsis. Non-typhoidal salmonella species rarely cause parotid abscess. The basis of treatment...
Read MoreAN UNUSUAL CASE: FIBROEPITHELIAL POLYP OF TONSIL
Fibroepithelial polyps (FEPs) are benign non-epithelial tumors arising from mesodermal tissue and are commonly seen on the skin and genitourinary system. FEPs are rarely seen in otorhinolaryngology. FEP of tonsil is extremly rare. The etiology is not clear but may involve chronic infection, trauma and allergic factors. Although FEPs are benign, they can be malignant in very rarely cases. We have h...
Read MoreA RARE VARIATION OF FRONTAL SINUS: ANTERIOR NASOSEPTAL PNEUMATIZATION
The anatomy of the paranasal sinuses is remarkably variable and it has to be known the abnormal structures and anatomical differences in order to prevent unwanted aesthetic results while performing rhinoplasty. Pneumatization can occur in the sinonasal area or its immediate environment, especially in the middle turbinate. Even though sinus frontalis might show enlargement in the lateral and supra...
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