[Ewing's papillomatosis. 3 cases (author's transl)]. / Papillomatose d'Ewing. A propos de 3 observations.

The authors describe 3 clinical cases of Ewing's papilloma. The first presented with unilateral epistaxis related to a tumour implanted on the nasal septum. This was widely resected under general anesthesia. Ten years later there has been no recurrence. The second case began with nasal obstruction due to the presence of Ewing's papillomatosis in the posterior part of the right nasal fossa with marked dysplastic changes leading to a wide surgical operation by lateral rhinotomy, revealing a second process, a cavernous hemangioma. Such a combination had never been described. Finally, the third case of Ewing's papilloma began with sinusitis with polyps, which were removed in a first stage, but a second wide excision was necessary as a result of recurrence. The histological and clinical characteristics of Ewing's papilloma are reviewed.

[Neuroma of the larynx. One case (author's transl)]. / Schwannome du larynx. A porpos d'un cas.

Neuroma of the larynx is an isolated nerve tissue tumour in the majority of cases. Such tumours are relatively infrequent in the ENT area, but become extremely rare with regard to a laryngeal site. The present case is reported for its statistical interest. The present case is reported for its statistical interest. From a therapeutic standpoint, the authors share the general attitude that the treatment of a solitary neuroma is surgical, but that wide excision at the outset is essential, as demonstrated by this case which revealed that limited operation proved to be inadequate and that is was finally necessary to perform a total laryngectomy, which at first sight appears to be somewhat radical for a theoretically benign tumour.

[Contribution to study of plasmocytomas of the upper respiratory tract. 3 cases (author's transl)]. / contribution à l'étude du plasmocytome des voies aériennes supérieures. A propos de 3 observations.

The authors studied the solitary plasmocytoma, since it would appear to pose a triple problem: diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic. 1. From a diagnostic standpoint, histological interpretation, even by experienced histopathologists would appear to be extremely difficult since study of the course showed that in a significant number of cases a carcinoma develops, indicating that the previous diagnosis was erroneous. 2. From a prognostic standpoint, the course would appear to be extremely variable in terms of survival, this being described in both the French as well as the American literature. However, there is a wide variation in differential statistical studies with regard to mean survival periods. 3. Finally, there is a wide range of opinions concerning therapy. Certain authors adopt a surgical approach only, whilst others use radiotherapy only. Few use a combination of radiotherapy and surgery even though this would appear to be logical since it falls in line with the standard attitude of oncologists concerning solid tumours. Rather than draw any conclusions, it would appear to be desirable to follow up this study with an adequate statistical number in order to define an overall position from both a prognostic as well as therapeutic standpoint.