Endoscopic Forehead Approach for Minimally Invasive Benign Tumor Excisions
ImportanceDirect transcutaneous resection has been a widely accepted standard for the removal of benign forehead lesions. In recent years, the endoscopic approach has become more prevalent because of...
View ArticleIncidence of Keloid and Risk Factors Following Head and Neck Surgery
Keloids are benign tumors of unknown pathogenesis. They extend beyond the boundaries of injury, rarely regress, and are often painful, pruritic, and erythematous. Keloid incidences have been reported...
View ArticlePediatric Nodular Fasciitis in the Head and Neck Evaluation and Management
ImportanceNodular fasciitis is a rare benign tumor that can present in the head and neck in children. A better understanding of this rare condition is critical to optimize management.ObjectiveTo review...
View ArticleA Pediatric Soft Palate Mass
A teen-age girl presented with a 3-month history of a gradually enlarging soft palate mass associated with a change in her voice. The physical examination revealed a 2 × 2-cm firm, nontender,...
View ArticleThe Natural History of Benign Thyroid Nodules
ImportanceDetection of asymptomatic thyroid nodules has increased. Consensus is lacking regarding the optimal follow-up of cytologically proven benign lesions and sonographically nonsuspicious nodules....
View ArticleImproving the Long-term Management of Benign Thyroid Nodules
Nodules have been reported to be present in 50% of thyroids in autopsy series. A minority of these thyroid nodules are palpable, leaving a broad opportunity for discovery of incidental thyroid nodules...
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