[Granular cell tumor. A lingual case report]. / Tumor de células granulares. A propósito de un caso lingual.

Although the origin of granular cell tumor (GCT) is no totally clarified, a neurogenic source is generally accepted. Some think its forerunners are the Schwann cells. Despite the tongue's localisation is frequently seen, few are the papers dealing with this topic. We report the case of a patient suffering a granular cell tumor of the tongue and profit the opportunity to reconsider the followings items: clinical findings, examination, diagnosis, histology and management and course of these growths. Literature's review of the theme.

[Chronic cholesteatomatous otitis media: comparison of otoscopic, computed tomographic and surgical findings]. / Otitis media crónica colesteatomatosa: comparación de la otoscopia y TC frente a los hallazgos quirúrgicos.

A retrospective study was made of 43 patients diagnosed as chronic otitis media, with and without cholestatoma, who were treated with surgical tympanoplasty. Otoscopic and computed tomographic findings were analyzed and correlated with surgical findings in order to evaluate the diagnostic value of scans.

[Therapeutic approach to peritonsillar abscesses]. / Nuestra actitud terapéutica ante el absceso periamigdalino.

The treatment of peritonsillar abscesses is debated. A retrospective study was made of 19 patients diagnosed as peritonsillar abscess who were treated by incision, drainage, and intravenous antibiotics. The surgical, medical and diagnosis factors that affect the management of peritonsillar abscesses are discussed.

[Protruding jugular bulb. A review of 7 cases]. / Golfo yugular procidente. Revisión de siete casos.

The position of the jugular bulb varies greatly. A high jugular bulb procident from the temporal bone is not uncommon. Most people with this anatomic variation remain asymptomatic. We report seven cases of high jugular bulb with clinical manifestations. The anatomy, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management are reviewed.