INTRODUCTION Nasopharyngeal cancer commonly manifests with cervical lymphadenopathy, recurrent epistaxis and progressive nasal obstruction. Neuro-ophthalmic and otologic manifestations can also occur. Isolated otologic presentations of nasopharyngeal cancer are rare and the diagnosis of nasopharyngeal cancer may not be foremost in the list of differentials. CASE PRESENTATION We present the ca...

Wegener’s granulomatosis (WG) is a systemic vasculitic disease characterized by necrotizing granulomas and vasculitis of small vessels.1,2 Upper airway tract involvement is frequent over the course of the disease.1,3 Cytoplasmatic pattern antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (c-ANCA) are highly specific for WG in the active phase.1,3 Proteinase 3-ANCA (PR3-ANCA) positivity is usually associate...

Application of image-guided surgical systems to otologic surgery has been limited by the need for submillimeter accuracy via a fiducial system that is easily useable (i.e. noninvasive and nonobstructive). To overcome these limitations and demonstrate the feasibility of image-guided otologic surgery, a novel fiducial marker system was constructed which attaches to a dental biteblock and has fidu...

Granulomatosis with polyangiitisis [(GPA) or Wegener granulomatosis] is a multi-system disease characterized by granuloma formation and necrotizing vasculitis. GPA classically shows involvement of the respiratory tracts and the renal system. However, locoregional disease is common and may include otologic manifestations. Although otologic involvement can occur during the course of GPA, no repor...

BACKGROUND Ambulatory surgery has become increasingly common in otolaryngology. Cost savings, minimized exposure to hospital-acquired infections, decreased disruption to patient and family routine, and allowing children to recover in more familiar settings are some potential advantages. However, concerns about safety, postoperative symptom management, and parental satisfaction have led many pra...