The Journal of Laryngology & Otology: Volume 111 - Issue 12

A Case of intractable epistaxis
P. El Jassar, D. Moraitis, M. Spencer, G. Sissions
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29 June 2007, pp. 1192-1194
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The surgical management of intractable epistaxis by external carotid artery ligation may become complicated if there is a high bifurcation of the common carotid artery. Occlusion of the bleeding vessels by catheter embolization is described in a patient in whom exploratio n of the neck had failed to locate the external carotid artery.

Merkel cell carcinoma of the pinna
B. Skia, A. Bibas, S. A. Hickey, N. G. Ryley
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29 June 2007, pp. 1195-1198
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Merkel cell carcinoma is an increasingly recognized tumou r of the skin. The commonest presentation is the head and neck region. Only three cases of this rare tumour have been reporte d on the pinna. A further such case is presented here.

Invasive candidiasis of the tonsil
M. J. Kuo, A. T. Warfield, K. J. Nye, J. Crocker
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29 June 2007, pp. 1199-1201
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A patient with unilateral tonsillar enlargement secondary to locally invasive candidal infection is presented. This was not associated with any history of immunosuppression or prolonged use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Invasive candidal infection of the tonsil has not previously been reported.

British Society for the History of ENT Abstracts from meeting 10 October 1997, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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29 June 2007, pp. 1207-1211
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