Therapeutic effect of pingyangmycin injection combined with hypercator resection under suspension laryngoscope on laryngopharyngeal hemangioma / 第二军医大学学报

Objective To observe the clinical effect of pingyangmycin injection combined with hypercator resection on laryngopharyngeal and laryngeal hemangioma under suspension laryngoscope. Methods Twenty-seven patients with laryngopharyngeal or laryngeal hemangioma were included. After trachea cannula via mouth and general anesthesia, the suspension laryngoscope was used to completely uncover the hemangioma, and 8 mg pingyangmycin (diluted with 6 mL saline injection) was locally injected into the tumor. And then the tumor was completely resected along its root by polypus forceps-like hypercator or was completely coagulated by electric coagulation. The intra-operative and post-operative bleeding were recorded, and the patients were given liquid diets after surgery for two weeks. The fibrolaryngoscope was reviewed to judge the curative effect at 1 month, 3 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after surgery. Results The pink or prunosus tumor turned into pinkish-white tumor after injection of pingyangmycin. When the root pedicle of the tumor was revealed by forceps holder, the polypus forceps-like hypercator could completely resect the tumor along the base of root, nearly without bleeding in the operation; when the root pedicle was big or could not be revealed, the tumor could be completely coagulated by electric coagulation. After surgery, no patients had dyspnea or wound bleeding. One month later, fibrolaryngoscope showed that the wound was repaired with pink normal mucosa. No recurrence was found in all cases after follow-up for 1 year. After 2 years of follow-up, one case had flaky purple uplift of the pharyngeal wall mucosa, and the tumor was completely resected by the above treatment. No recurrence was found after 3 years of follow-up. Conclusion Hypercator resection after local injection of pingyangmycin under suspension laryngoscope can completely resect the lesions, with less surgery trauma and quick recovery, suggesting that the treatment has affirmative efficacy and is worth popularizing.

Hematoma retrofaríngeo secundário a pequeno trauma contuso no pescoço: relato de caso / Retropharyngeal hematoma secondary to minor blunt neck trauma: case report / Hematoma retrofaríngeo secundario a un pequeño trauma contundente en el cuello: relato de caso

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: O desenvolvimento de hematoma retrofaríngeo após trauma contuso é uma ocorrência rara. Porém, uma lesão ocupando espaço nessa área pode ser fatal, o que exige rápida avaliação e tratamento. Esse tipo de hematoma é clinicamente importante devido à proximidade entre o espaço retrofaríngeo e a via aérea superior. Qualquer edema nesse espaço pode causar uma protuberância da parede posterior da faringe de encontro às vias aéreas e obstruí-las. RELATO DE CASO: Paciente do sexo feminino, 86 anos, que caiu de uma altura de 1,5 m e bateu o pescoço na escada, foi admitida em nosso Departamento de Traumatologia. Tomografia computadorizada e radiografia dos tecidos moles do pescoço foram feitas e mostraram uma grande massa retrofaríngea que se estendia da base do crânio até o nível dos pulmões. A paciente ficou em observação e o tamanho do hematoma diminuiu espontaneamente nos sete dias subsequentes; contudo, devido a uma infecção pulmonar, a paciente foi a óbito no décimo dia. Este relato enfatiza que a drenagem precoce do hematoma retrofaríngeo poderia ter sido considerada neste caso. Embora seja de ocorrência rara, o hematoma retrofaríngeo é um problema que pode ser encontrado em serviços de emergência.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The development of a retropharyngeal hematoma following a blunt trauma is a rare occurrence. However, a spaceoccupying lesion in this area can be life-threatening and requires rapid assessment and treatment. This is clinically important because of the close proximity of the retropharyngeal space to the upper airway. Any swelling in the the posterior pharyngeal space may prompt it to bulge anteriorly into the airway and cause its obstruction. CASE REPORT: A 86-year-old woman fell from a height of 1.5 m and hit her neck on stairs and was admitted to our trauma department. A computerized tomography scan and a lateral neck x-ray to observe the soft tissue revealed a large retropharyngeal mass extending from the base of the skull down to the level of the lung. The patient was kept under observation and the hematoma reduced spontaneously in the following seven days although the patient died on the tenth day from pulmonary infection. The report emphasizes that early drainage of a retropharyngeal hematoma should be considered in similar cases. Although rarely encountered, retropharyngeal hematoma is a problem that can be faced in an emergency department.

JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVOS: El desarrollo del hematoma retrofaríngeo posterior al trauma contundente es un hecho raro. Sin embargo, una lesión que ocupa un espacio en esa área puede ser fatal, lo que exige una rápida evaluación y el tratamiento adecuado. Ese tipo de hematoma es clínicamente importante debido a la cercanía entre el espacio retrofaríngeo y la vía aérea superior. Cualquier hinchazón en ese espacio puede causar una protuberancia de la pared posterior de la faringe contra las vías aéreas y obstruirlas. RELATO DE CASO: Paciente del sexo femenino, de 86 años, que se cayó de una altura de 1,5 m y se dio con la escalera en el cuello. Fue admitida en nuestro Departamento de Traumatología. Se realizaron la tomografía computadorizada y la radiografía de los tejidos suaves del cuello, lo que arrojó una gran masa retrofaríngea que se extendía desde la base del cráneo hasta el nivel de los pulmones. La paciente permaneció en observación y el tamaño del hematoma se redujo espontáneamente en los siete días posteriores; sin embargo, y debido a una infección pulmonar, la paciente falleció al décimo día. Ese relato nos muestra que el drenaje rápido del hematoma retrofaríngeo podría haber sido considerado en ese caso. Y aunque sea de una baja incidencia, el hematoma retrofaríngeo es un problema que puede ser encontrado en los servicios de emergencia.

Aspectos das faringoceles nos exames de imagens / Pharyngoceles aspects in imaging exams

OBJETIVO: O presente ensaio tem a finalidade de mostrar as diferentes características nos exames de imagem (videodeglutograma e tomografia computadorizada) que a faringocele pode apresentar,assim como sua correlação com o quadro clínico. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Foram selecionados casos de faringocele nos exames de imagem (videodeglutograma e tomografia computadorizada) realizados em nosso serviço, efetuando a correlação com o quadro clínico. RESULTADOS: A faringocele apresenta-se frequentemente com dimensões pequenas e orifício estreito. Quando aumenta de tamanho, o quadro clínico é mais evidente e diverso, podendo-se confundir com outras lesões cervicais que aumentam com a manobra de Valsalva. O diagnóstico diferencial pode ser realizado através da avaliação imaginológica. CONCLUSÃO: Procuramos mostrar que a faringocele pode se apresentar com diferentes aspectos, nem sempre sendo evidente o seu reconhecimento pela clínica ou pelos exames de imagem. Seu diagnóstico deve ser sempre lembrado naprática diária.

OBJECTIVE: The present study is aimed at showing the differentcharacteristics of pharyngoceles in imaging exams (video fluoroscopicswallowing exam [VFSE] and computed tomography) and itscorrelation with clinical presentation. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Pharyngocele cases were selected in imaging exams (video fluoroscopic swallowing exam [VFSE] and computed tomography) realized in our service, realizing clinical presentation correlation. RESULTS: Pharyngocele presents frequently with small dimensions and narrow orifice. When the size enlarges, clinical presentation is more evident and diverse, which can confuse with other cervical lesionsthat enlarge with Valsalva maneuver. Differential diagnosis canbe done by imaging evaluation. CONCLUSION: We intended to demonstrate that many times pharyngocele can be presented withdifferent aspects, not always being easy to recognize by clinics orimaging exams, but its diagnosis must be always remembered inour daily practice.

A case of postoperative nasopharyngeal reflux associated with retropharyngeal lymphangioma in newborn infant / 소아과

Lymphangioma is a rare benign congenital tumor of the lymphatic system, which is commonly diagnosed before 2 years of age. In the natronal report, cystic lymphangioma was usually reported as a huge translucent mass located in the head and neck area. It's occurrence in retropharyngeal space with respiratory obstruction and swallowing difficulty in neonate is extremely rare and postoperative nasopharyngeal reflux has rarely been reported. Complete resection is the standard therapy. However, involvement of the upper airway may be determining prognosis in the extensive lymphangiomas because of the difficulty of complete excision. We present a case of cystic lymphangioma in neonate which was initially asymptomatic but gradually progressed to cause respiratory obstruction due to enlargement. After resection, nasopharyngeal reflux developed with dysfunction of the soft palate and gradually improved with conservative care over 5 months.

Retropharyngeal Bronchogenic Cyst

Few reports exists citing a case of a retropharyngeal bronchogenic cysts. In this study, we report a bronchogenic cyst with a cystic appearance observed in the retropharyngeal space.