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Pediatric otorhinolaryngologic manifestations of endocrinological pathologies

Francesca Lira Luce1, Daniela Sarandria, Gabriella Pozzobon

  • 1Department of ENT, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, Milano, Italy. Liraluce.francesca@hsr.it

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|February 2, 2010
PubMed

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Pediatric otorhinolaryngology requires understanding growth, chromosomal, and tumor disorders affecting the head and neck. Familiarity with these conditions improves surgical outcomes and children's quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
  • Medical Genetics
  • Pediatric Oncology

Background:

  • Pediatric head and neck pathologies encompass growth anomalies, chromosomal disorders, and tumors.
  • These conditions often present with significant otorhinolaryngological manifestations.
  • Early recognition and management are crucial for affected children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss pediatric pathologies of otorhinolaryngological interest.
  • To categorize these conditions based on growth disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, and tumors.
  • To highlight the importance of otorhinolaryngological expertise in managing these cases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review encompassing recent and older publications.
  • Classification of pathologies based on etiological factors (growth, chromosomal, tumoral).
  • Focus on conditions with significant head and neck manifestations.

Main Results:

  • Identified key pediatric otorhinolaryngological conditions within the specified categories.
  • Highlighted the orofacial district's involvement in numerous pediatric syndromes.
  • Noted a lack of recent literature for certain described pathologies' ENT features.

Conclusions:

  • Otorhinolaryngologists must be knowledgeable about pediatric disorders with head and neck involvement.
  • Appropriate surgical approaches are essential for improving children's quality of life.
  • Continued research is needed for specific pediatric conditions with ENT implications.
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