Osteopetrosis-variable otorhinolaryngological manifestations.

Osteopetrosis is a rare hereditary metabolic disease associated with a myriad of otolaryngological presentations. Three cases with varying otolaryngological presentations are described here. A brief review of the radiological changes of interest to the otorhinolaryngologist is being made.

Adult tracheocele with large cervical presentation.

A case is described in which a middle-aged male presented with a large tracheocele in the neck arising from the right postero-lateral aspect of trachea at the level of T2 vertebra. It was not associated with any predisposing factors and except for the swelling in the neck the patient was asymptomatic. It was excised completely through the cervical approach and there has been no recurrence in two years follow-up.

Migrating foreign body in bronchus.

Bronchial foreign bodies are often clinically encountered especially in small children. We report a case of an unusual foreign body in an adult bronchus showing migratory movements.

Unusual foreign body in the neck.

An unusual FB. (broken end of a metallic knief) in the neck is reported. The case is cousidered as unusual because no history of FB entering into the neck during the injury was available and the wound over the FB was healed. In addition, patient was otherwise Asmyptomatic, the reason why the diagnosis was delayed.

A neglected foreign body in the oesophagus.

Foreign body ingestion is a clinical emergency requiring prompt action to ensure speedy recovery and minimise the complications. We report here a case of a neglected foreign body which remained within the oesophagus of a child for 6 years before the diagnosis was made and appropriate treatment given.