the Cardiff Infirmary on October 19th, 1886, suffering from cystic tumour of the thyroid. She first noticed the tumour about nine years ago, and since then it slowly and painlessly increased in size. Latterly it somewhat interfered with breathing, there being occasionally a choking feeling. On admission the tumour was about as large as an orange, and occupied the front of the neck, inclining to...

the stomach, or both. The following case affords a good illustration of one of the least known forms of difficult deglutition; its rarity, however, is not that which most commends itself to the practical physician ; greatest interest in it will be found in its curability, for when early recognized, it is generally amenable to careful and proper medical treatment, while it becomes rapidly fatal ...

Most thyroglossal duct cysts are located at or very close to the midline. They generally manifest as painless neck swellings, and they move on protrusion of the tongue and during deglutition. We describe a case of thyroglossal duct cyst that was unusual in that the cyst was located far from the midline, it did not move on protrusion of the tongue, and it was associated with symptoms of dysphagi...

Introduction: Neurogenic etiology oropharyngeal dysphagia may lead to clinical malnutrition, laryngotracheal damage, and result in aspirative bronchopneumonia. This condition is present in the evaluations routine of the phonoaudiologist who works in hospitals with post CVA (cerebral vascular accident) patients. Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the evolution of neurogenic or...

One of the most important consideration for patients in dental treatment is esthetics. It presents a great challenge when teeth (particularly anterior teeth) have to be immediately replaced following removal structure. Immediate denture answer restore esthetics and functional (mastication, speech deglutition) purpose. A 48-year-old male patient came Department Prosthodontic Clinic, Universitas ...