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Clinical Profile, Outcomes And Improvement In Symptoms And Productivity In Rhinitic Patients In Karachi, Pakistan., Taimur Saleem, Umair Khalid, Ubaid Ur Rehman Sherwani, Shehzad Ghaffar
Clinical Profile, Outcomes And Improvement In Symptoms And Productivity In Rhinitic Patients In Karachi, Pakistan., Taimur Saleem, Umair Khalid, Ubaid Ur Rehman Sherwani, Shehzad Ghaffar
Section of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Background:Rhinitis can cause a heavy toll on Patients because of its bothersome effects on productivity. This retrospective study was conducted to explore the clinical profile, outcomes and improvement in the symptoms and productivity resulting from treatment of allergic rhinitis in Pakistan.
Methods:
We carried out a retrospective file review of all allergic rhinitis Patients who presented to the Ear, Nose, Throat Consulting Clinic from January, 2006 to June, 2008 using a structured proforma especially designed for this Purpose. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS v. 16.0.
Results:
The charts of 169 Patients were reviewed. The mean age of …
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Of The External Auditory Canal, Mohammad Hussham Arshad, Umair Khalid, Shehzad Ghaffar
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Of The External Auditory Canal, Mohammad Hussham Arshad, Umair Khalid, Shehzad Ghaffar
Section of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
This is a rare case of a young male with biopsy proven adenoid cystic carcinoma of the external auditory canal who underwent excision of the lesion with superficial parotidectomy sparing the facial nerve. Histopathology showed perineural invasion, which is a diagnostic hallmark of adenoid cystic carcinoma. Clinical examination, chest X-ray and CT scan showed no signs of recurrence or metastasis 2 years postoperatively.
Two Cases Of Primary Laryngeal Amyloidosis, Taimur Saleem, Sanna Fatima, Shehzad Ghaffar, Kanwal Aftab, Sohail Awan
Two Cases Of Primary Laryngeal Amyloidosis, Taimur Saleem, Sanna Fatima, Shehzad Ghaffar, Kanwal Aftab, Sohail Awan
Section of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
The larynx is a rare site of involvement of amyloidosis. We report two cases of laryngeal amyloidosis. Both patients were middle aged females with history of persistent hoarseness. Fibreoptic laryngoscopy used for diagnosis in both and debulking of the tumour was performed. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of amyloidosis. Appropriate follow up is an important part of the long-term management of the disease.
Management Of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis With Postoperative Oral And Nasal Steroids: A Controlled Study., Mubasher Ikram, Akbar Abbas, Anwar Suhail, Maisam Abbas Onali, Shabbir Akhtar, Moghira Iqbal
Management Of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis With Postoperative Oral And Nasal Steroids: A Controlled Study., Mubasher Ikram, Akbar Abbas, Anwar Suhail, Maisam Abbas Onali, Shabbir Akhtar, Moghira Iqbal
Section of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
In Patients with allergic fungal sinusitis, the mainstay of treatment remains surgical removal of allergic mucin and fungal debris. But as a single modality, surgery is associated with high rates of recurrence, so a number of adjunctive medical modalities have been tried, including postoperative corticosteroid therapy. We conducted a study of 63 Patients with allergic fungal sinusitis who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery with or without postoperative steroid therapy. A group of 30 Patients who had been treated prior to January 2000 had undergone surgery only, their cases were reviewed retrospectively, and they served as historical controls. Another 33 Patients who …