Case Report Male in his 50s was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma of the left cheek, just below the eyelid. He underwent Mohs surgical excision of this cancer and was…
When should reconstruction of the face occur after Mohs surgery? Basal cell carcinoma is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Due to the chronic sun exposure of the head…
What is the best reconstruction after Mohs surgery? Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer afflicting close to a million patients a year. The head and…
Why can’t all non-Caucasian noses be grouped together as ethnic? Cosmetic surgery has become less taboo and more pop-culture in the 21st century. Members of various racial/ethnic groups, who were…
A keloid is a scar that forms due to an overgrowth of collagen, a protein found in skin, at the site of a healing injury. Unlike typical scars, keloids grow…
What is Graves’ Disease? The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located on the front of the neck below the larynx. It’s function is to produce hormones, called T3 and…
A cholesteatoma is the abnormal growth of skin in the middle ear. Although cholesteatoma is non-cancerous, the build-up of skin can act like a benign tumor by expanding and invading…
Cochlear implants are a groundbreaking technology that are allowing people of all ages to regain substantive and useful hearing. Even though this procedure is generally safe and highly effective, it…
Who can receive a cochlear implant? Many adults who have partially or fully lost their hearing have probably tried one or more types of hearing aids without much improvement. Most…
Although more popular in other parts of the world, augmentation mentoplasty (chin implants) is becoming increasingly popular for both men and women in the United States. According to the American…
What Are Cranial Nerves? Cranial nerves are the nerves that directly originate from the brain or brainstem. They are primarily responsible for transmitting impulses and information from the brain to…
What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is a disease that consists of an uncontrolled growth of skin cells. The condition is typically caused by mutations in skin cell DNA due…
The parotid gland is the largest of three salivary glands in the human body and is partly responsible for the production of saliva which contains enzymes that function to lubricate…
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare disease that is characterized by the growth of benign tumors in the respiratory tract caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Although they…
Sleep Apnea is characterized by the process of one’s breathing pausing or becoming shallow during sleep, resulting in loss of sleep quality. Most people do not know they have sleep…
What is a nasal fracture? A nasal fracture or broken nose is caused by blunt trauma to the nose. There are many types of nasal fractures that are differentiated by…
Graves’ Disease is an autoimmune disease that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, or hyperthyroidism. Graves’ Disease patients produce an antibody that interferes with the normal operation of their…
Case Presentation A female patient in her 30’s was referred by a dermatologist for left cheek dysplastic nevus, a pre-melanoma lesion that required a wide resection. The patient’s lesion was…
When I heard about Adele cancelling the last two performances of her tour, I felt profound sadness for her. I know how hard she has worked to endure injury, recover,…
Every week, Dr. Reena Gupta asks the voice community to pose their questions about voice and vocal health. One question is chosen weekly to be answered in depth. If you…