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Otol Neurotol ; 41(10): 1423-1426, 2020 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33003181

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To define a complication of the translabyrinthine surgical approach to the posterior fossa related to a rare variant of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) that penetrated into the petrous temporal bone. PATIENT: A healthy 59-year-old male with a unilateral sporadic vestibular schwannoma. INTERVENTION: The patient elected to undergo a translabyrinthine approach for resection of a vestibular schwannoma. An aberrant loop of AICA was encountered during the temporal bone dissection within the petrous portion of the temporal bone. OUTCOMES: The patient suffered a presumed ischemic insult resulting in a fluctuating ipsilateral facial paresis and atypical postoperative nystagmus. RESULTS: MRI demonstrated an ischemic lesion in the vascular distribution of the right anterior-inferior cerebellar artery, including the lateral portion of the right cerebellar hemisphere, middle cerebellar peduncle, and bordering the right cranial nerve VII nucleus. His functional recovery was excellent, essentially identical to the anticipated course in an otherwise uncomplicated surgery. CONCLUSIONS: This case highlights the irregular anatomy of the AICA as well as the importance of thorough neurological exams in the postsurgical lateral skull base patient.


Subject(s)
Neuroma, Acoustic , Cerebellum , Facial Nerve , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Neuroma, Acoustic/diagnostic imaging , Neuroma, Acoustic/surgery , Petrous Bone/diagnostic imaging , Petrous Bone/surgery , Skull Base
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Am J Otolaryngol ; 41(6): 102675, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32854043

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Pulse synchronous tinnitus (PT) is common in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and in those with sigmoid sinus wall abnormalities (SSWAs). Although patients with SSWAs and IIH share many clinical features, the incidence of SSWAs in patients with IIH and its relationship to PT in this cohort is less well established. The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence of SSWAs in patients with IIH and PT, and to determine if there is an association between SSWAs and PT in this population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prospective computed tomography (CT) study of adults with IIH. Subjective PT was correlated with presence or absence of SSWAs on CT. RESULTS: 22 subjects were enrolled and 14 subsequently underwent CT. The incidence of SSWAs was significantly higher in subjects with PT than without (70% vs. 0%, p = 0.02). Mean age, BMI and opening pressures did not differ between those with and without SSWAs or PT. CONCLUSIONS: There is a high incidence of SSWAs in subjects with IIH and PT. These findings support an association between SSWAs and PT, and implicate SSWAs as a possible cause of, or contributing factor to, PT in patients with IIH. Patients with IIH and PT that does not resolve with reducing intracranial pressure should undergo diagnostic CT and consider treatment of a SSWA if present.


Subject(s)
Cranial Sinuses/abnormalities , Intracranial Hypertension/complications , Tinnitus/etiology , Adult , Cranial Sinuses/diagnostic imaging , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Young Adult
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Oncogene ; 39(26): 4970-4982, 2020 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32507861

ABSTRACT

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are cells within tumors that maintain the ability to self-renew, drive tumor growth, and contribute to therapeutic resistance and cancer recurrence. In this study, we investigate the role of Zinc finger and SCAN domain containing 4 (ZSCAN4) in human head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The murine Zscan4 is involved in telomere maintenance and genomic stability of mouse embryonic stem cells. Our data indicate that the human ZSCAN4 is enriched for, marks and is co-expressed with CSC markers in HNSCC. We show that transient ZSCAN4 induction for just 2 days increases CSC frequency both in vitro and in vivo and leads to upregulation of pluripotency and CSC factors. Importantly, we define for the first time the role of ZSCAN4 in altering the epigenetic profile and regulating the chromatin state. Our data show that ZSCAN4 leads to a functional histone 3 hyperacetylation at the promoters of OCT3/4 and NANOG, leading to an upregulation of CSC factors. Consistently, ZSCAN4 depletion leads to downregulation of CSC markers, decreased ability to form tumorspheres and severely affects tumor growth. Our study suggests that ZSCAN4 plays an important role in the maintenance of the CSC phenotype, indicating it is a potential therapeutic target in HNSCC.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/genetics , Chromatin Assembly and Disassembly/genetics , DNA-Binding Proteins/genetics , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Head and Neck Neoplasms/genetics , Neoplastic Stem Cells/metabolism , Transcription Factors/genetics , Acetylation , Animals , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/metabolism , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/therapy , Cell Line, Tumor , DNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism , Head and Neck Neoplasms/metabolism , Head and Neck Neoplasms/therapy , Histones/metabolism , Humans , Mice, Inbred NOD , Mice, Knockout , Mice, SCID , Nanog Homeobox Protein/genetics , Nanog Homeobox Protein/metabolism , Octamer Transcription Factor-3/genetics , Octamer Transcription Factor-3/metabolism , Phenotype , RNA Interference , Transcription Factors/metabolism , Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays/methods
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg ; 160(6): 1106-1110, 2019 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30776957

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To determine the role of cognitive testing in predicting age-appropriate audiometric responses among children aged 30 to 42 months. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective. SETTING: Tertiary care audiology clinic. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Subjects included primary English-speaking children aged 30 to 42 months. A certified pediatric audiologist performed the cognitive aspect of the Developmental Assessment of Young Children-Second Edition (DAYC-2). A second, blinded audiologist performed age-appropriate audiometry. The raw, age-equivalent, percentile, and standard DAYC-2 scores were compared by agreement between speech reception threshold (SRT) and pure tone average (PTA). Optimal DAYC-2 thresholds were also calculated for prediction of SRT-PTA agreement and assessed for sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values. P < .05 was considered significant. RESULTS: Complete data were obtained from 37 children. The mean age was 34.9 months (95% CI, 33.5-36.2), and 15 (41%) were female. Among the 37 children, 24 (65%) and 13 (35%) underwent visual reinforcement audiometry and conditioned play audiometry, respectively. SRT-PTA agreement was seen in 32 (87%) tests. Mean DAYC-2 raw score grouped by SRT-PTA agreement was 39.4 versus 33.4 for nonagreement (2.8-9.3, P < .001). The mean age-equivalent score grouped by SRT-PTA agreement was 29.6 versus 23.0 for nonagreement (2.7-10.6, P = .002). Optimal cut points based on DAYC-2 scores achieved moderate overall prediction performance (area under the curve, 0.73-0.77) with a positive predictive value of 100%. CONCLUSION: The DAYC-2 is a useful screen to identify children likely to complete an age-appropriate audiogram.


Subject(s)
Audiometry , Child Development , Cognition , Speech Perception , Age Factors , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Predictive Value of Tests , Prospective Studies
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Cleft Palate Craniofac J ; 55(4): 619-621, 2018 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29554454

ABSTRACT

Untreated auricular hematomas from ear trauma can result in an ear deformation known as cauliflower ear, secondary to fibrosis and new cartilage overgrowth. Cauliflower ear reconstruction has traditionally utilized tools such as a drill or a scalpel in order to improve auricular cosmesis. We present a case report utilizing an ultrasonic aspirator to recontour the fibrosed cartilage of a cauliflower ear. The ultrasonic aspirator has advantages over traditional tools in its ability to provide finely controlled bone removal without damage to surrounding soft tissue. The patient in this case report underwent multistage reconstruction using the ultrasonic aspirator with excellent cosmetic result and patient satisfaction.


Subject(s)
Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Hematoma/surgery , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Ultrasonic Surgical Procedures/methods , Adult , Humans , Male , Treatment Outcome
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Otol Neurotol ; 39(4): e274-e279, 2018 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29498965

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To describe the electrocochleography (ECochG) findings in patients with bilateral vestibular paresis and sound- and/or pressure-induced horizontal nystagmus. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. SETTING: Tertiary care center. PATIENTS: Three adult patients with bilateral vestibular paresis and sound- and/or pressure-induced horizontal nystagmus were evaluated from 2012 to 2016. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: All patients underwent ECochG, vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing, bithermal caloric testing, rotary chair testing, audiometric testing, and temporal bone computed tomography (CT). For ECochG, the summating potential (SP) to action potential (AP) ratio was determined. RESULTS: All patients had normal temporal bone CT, reduced caloric responses bilaterally, decreased gain on rotary chair, and abnormal ECochG. For two subjects, the SP/AP was elevated bilaterally. One subject had unilateral SP/AP elevation. Cervical VEMPs were present in all subjects, but at reduced thresholds in two subjects. CONCLUSION: SP/AP elevation was found in all three patients with the syndrome of bilateral vestibular paresis and/or sound- or pressure-induced horizontal nystagmus. As the etiology of this syndrome remains unclear, understanding the basis for abnormal ECochG may shed insight into the pathophysiology of this condition.


Subject(s)
Audiometry, Evoked Response/methods , Ear Diseases/physiopathology , Nystagmus, Pathologic/physiopathology , Paresis/physiopathology , Vestibule, Labyrinth/physiopathology , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies
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Pediatr Emerg Care ; 34(2): e35-e38, 2018 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29346230

ABSTRACT

Chronic hematomas are defined as hematomas with slow, progressive growth over many weeks. They are an extremely rare cause of acute neck swelling in the pediatric population. They consist of an organized central mass of blood with granulation tissue and fibrotic changes peripherally. The presence of a capsule prevents resorption but allows for intracapsular bleeding with subsequent expansion. We describe a case of a 6-year-old girl who presented to the emergency department with a spontaneously occurring left neck mass in the supraclavicular region. A possible neoplasm was suggested on imaging. The patient was referred to a head and neck surgeon, she underwent a thorough workup, and the mass was ultimately surgically excised. Histologically, the mass was confirmed to be a chronic hematoma. The patient recovered uneventfully, and there has been no recurrence.


Subject(s)
Hematoma/etiology , Biopsy, Fine-Needle , Child , Chronic Disease , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Hematoma/diagnosis , Hematoma/surgery , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Neck/pathology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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