Morphometric analysis of sphenoid sinus in patients with nasal septum deviation

This retrospective study aimed to assess the association of the volume and types of the sphenoid sinus with deviated nasal septum by analyzing multislice computed tomography images. A total of 93 patients with a deviated nasal septum and 70 healthy controls were included in the study. Patients with sinonasal morbidities other than deviation were excluded. Three-dimensionally reconstructed computed tomography images of the study participants were acquired. A total of 326 sphenoid sinus volumes from the patient and control groups were obtained and compared between the groups. Sphenoid sinus volumes and the angle of the deviation were measured for standardization and assessment of the severity. Deviated nasal septum was found on the right in 49.5% (n=46) and on the left in 50.5% (n=47) of the study participants. Deviation angles were in the range from 7.28 to 22.48 and the mean value was 13.28±5.08. The measured volumes were in the range from 1.8 cm3 to 9.6 cm3 with a mean of 4.8±1.5 cm3. In the control group, the median values for the sphenoid sinus volumes were 4.40 cm3 (0.80- 8.90 cm3) on the right and 4.20 cm3 (0.90-8.70 cm3) on the left. In the study group, sphenoid sinus volumes were found to be statistically significantly different between those on the ipsilateral and contralateral side of the septal deviation. Sphenoid sinus volumes were significantly smaller on the same side with septal deviation compared with those on the contralateral side. There was no statistical relationship between the presence of septal deviation, age and gender, and the type of sphenoid sinus

An Assessment of the Levels of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

Backgrounds: There is a lack of valid and reliable studies in literature on both the distinctive and ambiguous relationship between the psychological profile and the occurrence of recurrent aphthous ulcers in the individual.&nbsp;Objectives: The etiology of recurrent aphthous ulceration (RAU) is not well understood. This study analyzes the psychological treatment of patients with recurrent aphthous using valid, confidential and effective psychological measures.&nbsp;Materials: In this study we included 50 patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis who were undergoing no psychiatric treatment, as well as 50 age and gender matched healthy individuals as the control group. The study utilized the Beck Depression Inventory and STAI-S and STAI-T tests, which have been evaluated as valid sources for assessment.&nbsp;Results: A comparison of the aphthous ulcer group with the control group revealed no significant difference in STAI-S psychiatric scores (p&gt;0.05). In contrast, the scores of the STAI-T of the patients with aphthous ulcers were found to be increased when compared to the control group (p&lt;0.05).&nbsp;Conclusion: This study proposes a different overview for this area of etiologic research on this disease, based on the significant differences revealed by the STAI-T, which discovered increased anxiety levels in patients. Accordingly, there is need for more investigation into comorbid anxiety disorder and depression in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis, and an assessment of treatment with psychological traits, implying that further comparative studies are required to understand the issue.</p

Clinical and Histopathological Findings of Chordomas: a Case Report

Chordomas are rare malignant tumors that develop from the residual of embryonic notochord. These tumors may be seen along the spine and have a local aggressive progression. Skull base chordomas often originate from the clivus as localization. These tumors are usually found to be overgrown when they are diagnosed. They are locally invasive and rarely develop distant metastasis. These chordomas cannot usually be completely removed due to their localization. Because these tumors are advanced at the time of diagnosis and are adjacent to important structures, they are among the tumors with high rates of mortality and morbidity. Surgery and/or radiotherapy is administered for the treatment