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The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, Dec 1, 2022

Background: Pleomorphic adenoma, also known as a benign mixed tumor, is the most common salivary ... more Background: Pleomorphic adenoma, also known as a benign mixed tumor, is the most common salivary gland tumor. The parotid gland accounts for 90% of the total, with the minor salivary glands accounting for 10%. Buccal minor salivary glands pleomorphic adenoma is extremely rare. It manifests as a painless, firm, slow-growing mass in most cases. Case presentation: A pleomorphic adenoma in the buccal minor salivary glands was discovered in an adult 43-yearold female patient treated with wide surgical resection. A literature review of the PA of the cheek is stated. Conclusion: In the differential diagnosis of cheek masses, pleomorphic adenoma should be scrutinized. The remedy of choice is wide local excision with at least a 5-year follow-up.

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology

Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made otolaryngologists more susceptible ... more Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made otolaryngologists more susceptible than their counterparts to its effect. Objective This study aimed to find if COVID-19 had a different impact on ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physicians' of various categories (residents, registrars, and consultants ) regarding many aspects of the quality of life (protection, training, financial, and psychological aspects). Methods We included 375 ENT physicians, of different categories (residents, registrars, and consultants), from 33 general hospitals and 26 university hospitals in Egypt. The study was conducted using a 20-item questionnaire with a response scale consisting of three categories: yes, no, and not sure. It covered infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage; medical practice and safety; online consultation and telemedicine,; webinars and online lectures; COVID-19 psychological, financial, and quarantine period effects; and future expectations. Result...

International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 2020

OBJECTIVES Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Tonsil and Adenoid Health Status study... more OBJECTIVES Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Tonsil and Adenoid Health Status study tool, in Arabic while studying its psychometric properties. STUDY DESIGN prospective -validation study. SETTINGS Multiple tertiary centers. PATIENTS/AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS 63 consecutive patients who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy operation (pre-operative and 6 months post-operative) and 65 asymptomatic controls. INTERVENTION/METHODS FOLLOWING: Guidelines for the cross-cultural adaptation process, to translate the original English language version into an Arabic language one. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We assessed the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the TAHSI (A-TAHSI) its feasibility, reproducibility, internal consistency, reliability, discriminatory validity and responsiveness to change. RESULTS The Mann-Whitney test showed a statistically significant difference for the mean score between the patients and the control group denoting good clinical validity. Th...

Groundwater is an important freshwater resource in Tanzania. However, rapid urbanization, informa... more Groundwater is an important freshwater resource in Tanzania. However, rapid urbanization, informal/unplanned settlements and agricultural intensification in major basins threaten its sustainability. Most groundwater aquifers in the country are not monitored or managed, thus exposing them to potential contamination and overexploitation. This paper is based on a research conducted in the months of February and March, 2014, to assess how hydrogeological parameters and human activities impact on groundwater resources in Hombolo catchment. Thirty water samples collected from boreholes and shallow wells in the catchment were found to have high nitrate concentrations of 51.35 and 37.91 mg/L, respectively. Nitrate concentration varied by land use types with agricultural areas being the largest contributor (exceeding 154 mg/L) while wells in residential areas had relatively low concentrations (about 2.97 mg/L). However, the nitrate results do not represent the whole year; it is limited to tw...

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2021

Introduction It is now evident that the loss of smell and/or taste may be consistent accompanying... more Introduction It is now evident that the loss of smell and/or taste may be consistent accompanying symptoms of the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Objective To estimate the social behavior of recent anosmic non-hospitalized patients in the COVID-19 pandemic and to try to obtain the natural pattern in society in a cross-sectional study. Methods A cross-sectional study conducted on 4,860 patients with anosmia complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients who needed a consultation for an anosmia complaint confirmed that they had completed the survey regarding age, gender, history of general diseases, history of nasal disease, associated COVID-19 symptoms, smoking, blood group, and risk factors. Results A total of 4,860 patients with a mean age of 34.26 ± 11.91 years completed the study. There was a predominance of female patients: 3,150 (58.9%). Most patients (4,083 patients; 83%) developed sudden anosmia. In 85% (4131 patients) of the patients, a previous history of contact with anosmic pati...

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, Dec 1, 2022

Background: Pleomorphic adenoma, also known as a benign mixed tumor, is the most common salivary ... more Background: Pleomorphic adenoma, also known as a benign mixed tumor, is the most common salivary gland tumor. The parotid gland accounts for 90% of the total, with the minor salivary glands accounting for 10%. Buccal minor salivary glands pleomorphic adenoma is extremely rare. It manifests as a painless, firm, slow-growing mass in most cases. Case presentation: A pleomorphic adenoma in the buccal minor salivary glands was discovered in an adult 43-yearold female patient treated with wide surgical resection. A literature review of the PA of the cheek is stated. Conclusion: In the differential diagnosis of cheek masses, pleomorphic adenoma should be scrutinized. The remedy of choice is wide local excision with at least a 5-year follow-up.

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology

Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made otolaryngologists more susceptible ... more Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made otolaryngologists more susceptible than their counterparts to its effect. Objective This study aimed to find if COVID-19 had a different impact on ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physicians' of various categories (residents, registrars, and consultants ) regarding many aspects of the quality of life (protection, training, financial, and psychological aspects). Methods We included 375 ENT physicians, of different categories (residents, registrars, and consultants), from 33 general hospitals and 26 university hospitals in Egypt. The study was conducted using a 20-item questionnaire with a response scale consisting of three categories: yes, no, and not sure. It covered infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage; medical practice and safety; online consultation and telemedicine,; webinars and online lectures; COVID-19 psychological, financial, and quarantine period effects; and future expectations. Result...

International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 2020

OBJECTIVES Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Tonsil and Adenoid Health Status study... more OBJECTIVES Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Tonsil and Adenoid Health Status study tool, in Arabic while studying its psychometric properties. STUDY DESIGN prospective -validation study. SETTINGS Multiple tertiary centers. PATIENTS/AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS 63 consecutive patients who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy operation (pre-operative and 6 months post-operative) and 65 asymptomatic controls. INTERVENTION/METHODS FOLLOWING: Guidelines for the cross-cultural adaptation process, to translate the original English language version into an Arabic language one. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We assessed the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the TAHSI (A-TAHSI) its feasibility, reproducibility, internal consistency, reliability, discriminatory validity and responsiveness to change. RESULTS The Mann-Whitney test showed a statistically significant difference for the mean score between the patients and the control group denoting good clinical validity. Th...

Groundwater is an important freshwater resource in Tanzania. However, rapid urbanization, informa... more Groundwater is an important freshwater resource in Tanzania. However, rapid urbanization, informal/unplanned settlements and agricultural intensification in major basins threaten its sustainability. Most groundwater aquifers in the country are not monitored or managed, thus exposing them to potential contamination and overexploitation. This paper is based on a research conducted in the months of February and March, 2014, to assess how hydrogeological parameters and human activities impact on groundwater resources in Hombolo catchment. Thirty water samples collected from boreholes and shallow wells in the catchment were found to have high nitrate concentrations of 51.35 and 37.91 mg/L, respectively. Nitrate concentration varied by land use types with agricultural areas being the largest contributor (exceeding 154 mg/L) while wells in residential areas had relatively low concentrations (about 2.97 mg/L). However, the nitrate results do not represent the whole year; it is limited to tw...

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2021

Introduction It is now evident that the loss of smell and/or taste may be consistent accompanying... more Introduction It is now evident that the loss of smell and/or taste may be consistent accompanying symptoms of the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Objective To estimate the social behavior of recent anosmic non-hospitalized patients in the COVID-19 pandemic and to try to obtain the natural pattern in society in a cross-sectional study. Methods A cross-sectional study conducted on 4,860 patients with anosmia complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients who needed a consultation for an anosmia complaint confirmed that they had completed the survey regarding age, gender, history of general diseases, history of nasal disease, associated COVID-19 symptoms, smoking, blood group, and risk factors. Results A total of 4,860 patients with a mean age of 34.26 ± 11.91 years completed the study. There was a predominance of female patients: 3,150 (58.9%). Most patients (4,083 patients; 83%) developed sudden anosmia. In 85% (4131 patients) of the patients, a previous history of contact with anosmic pati...