Pathogenesis of dysplasias of the face and the ear and dystopias of the temporal region

Dysplasias of the face and ear are supposed to be caused by a premature involution of 3 different embryonal arteries of the branchial arches: (1) Dysfunction of the mandibular artery causes the otocephalia syndrome; (2) that of the stapedial artery causes dysplasias of the face; (3) dysfunction of the hyoid artery entails dysplasias of the ear; and (4) combination of (2) and (3) (dysfunction of truncus hyostapedialis) results in simultaneous dysplasias of the face and the ear. The earlier the deficiency of blood supply occurs the more serious the resulting dysplasias are. The dystopias in the temporal region (auricles, facial nerve, ossicles, petrous bone) are the consequence of an overbending of the proximal hyoid arch caused by a retardation in the development (shortening) of the mandibular arch. Therefore, dystopias of the ear always occur together with dysplasias of the face. Phenotype and appearance on radiographs are discussed.     

颞下窝咽侧区肿瘤的诊断与手术治疗

目的 寻求颞下窝咽侧区肿瘤的早期诊断及有效的手术途径。方法1978～2002年我院手术治疗颞下窝咽侧区肿瘤75例。手术采用4种进路：①颌下进路。②截断下颌骨颌下联合进路。③耳前颌下进路。④经上颌窦前外进路。绝大多数采用第1种手术入路。恶性肿瘤术后行放疗或化疗；继发性肿瘤在切除原发性肿瘤的同时予以切除。结果手术效果良好，无并发症。良性肿瘤38例术后6个月～18年(其中26例超过5年以上)，1例复发。恶性肿瘤37例中，12例死亡，5例失访，余20例观察3～5年无复发及转移。结论①颞下窝咽侧区肿瘤CT扫描及针吸细胞病理检查是有效的诊断手段。②颌下进路是该区肿瘤较好的手术途径。③术中彻底止血、尽可能消灭死腔及负压引流对预防切口感染和预防呼吸道阻塞都相当重要。     

A systematic review of the nasal index and the significance of the shape and size of the nose in rhinology

Background: There was great interest in the 19th and early 20th century in classifying human races as Caucasian, Asian African etc. according to nasal shape and size, and the nasal index was the most commonly used measurement to differentiate races. Objective of review: To determine if there is any clinical relevance of the shape and size of the nose in relation to physiology, pathology and surgery. Type of review: Systematic review. Search strategy: A structured search of PubMed was performed from 1966 to 2008 for each section of the review focusing on the ethnic variations in nasal index, the effect of climate of nasal shape, ethic variations of nasal physiology and racial predilection for sinonasal pathology. Results: Nasal proportions do vary between ethnic groups but the size and shape of the nose does not define Caucasian, Asian and African races respectively. Anthropologists agree that the nasal variations are due to man’s adaptation to the environment. However, this theory remains to be proven. Published data on nasal physiology have not shown significant differences between the ethnic groups despite obvious differences in nasal proportions. There is no evidence of ethnic specific predilection to disease due to anatomical variation, physiological vulnerability or genetic susceptibility. Rhinology research is often confounded by classifying populations according to race, as racial characteristics are not based on any scientific principles and the nasal index may be a more reliable discriminator. The only area in which the size and shape of the nose is of relevance is in aesthetic and reconstruction surgery. Conclusions: Nasal proportions are important aesthetically but appear to have little relevance to the rhinologist.     

Treatment of carcinoma of the base of the tongue and the larynx

Cancer of the base of the tongue and the larynx is usually treated primarily with irradiation to 6,000 rads. Persistence of tumor after irradiation is common and requires a logical, thoughtful approach designed to augment all tissues removed. Careful preoperative planning and the use of the lateral approach to the base of the tongue, in conjunction with pharyngostome and laryngostome formation allows wide resection of the cancer. Preservation of the function of speech and swallowing, and preservation of the mandibular contour are important, and correlate closely with carotid artery protection. Five different methods of approach to the problem are analyzed and presented.     

Hemangioma cavernous of the nasal cavity and the maxillary sinus--case report and review of the literature

Hemangiomas of the nasal cavity and especially paranasal sinuses are very rare. Authors reported a case of hemangioma cavernous of the nasal cavity and maxillary sinus in a 34-year-old women. Diagnostic procedures, therapeutic intervention were presented and literature reviewed.