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Several studies have been performed to recognize the main features in homicide and suicide sharp wound-related death, revealing that a single cutting wound to the neck is an infrequent event in suicide cases, and several hesitation marks near the fatal injury are usually present. We report a case of an atypical self-inflicted cutthroat injury without tentative marks involving a 79-year-old female. The weapon used, a kitchen knife, was found at the crime scene. The wound had clean margins, and no other incisions were found. Scene circumstances, namely the absence of signs of a break-in, the victim found on the bed, the knife located near the body, the vital wound in an accessible site, and the absence of defense injuries, collectively support a likely suicide. A literature review was also performed to compare forensic data of the case presented with the other 6 cases reported regarding atypical suicide characterized by a single incising cut to the throat without hesitation marks. Given the few cases reported and the lack of gross descriptions and histopathological data available in the literature, additional knowledge of such a case may help forensic pathologists in the identification of suicidal events when a single neck injury is observed. In this frame, suicide by a unique single incising cut to the throat without hesitation marks near the lethal injury may be observed as an atypical presentation, and the crime scene investigation, together with additional background information of the deceased, aid in the identification of the manner of the death.

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx/injuries; Pharynx/pathology

Fulltext Ear foreign body: tackling the uncommons

Irfan M

Med J Malaysia, 2012 Jun;67(3):352.

PMID: 23082438

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx*

Fulltext Killian-jamieson diverticulum: the rarer cervical esophageal diverticulum

Chea CH, Siow SL, Khor TH, Nik Azim NA

Med J Malaysia, 2011 Mar;66(1):73-4.

PMID: 23765152 MyJurnal

Killian-Jamieson (K-J) diverticulum is a rare cervical oesophageal diverticulum, less commonly encountered compared with Zenker's diverticulum (ZD). We report a case of K-J diverticulum in a 52-year-old lady who presented with sensation of lump in the neck and food stuck in the throat of 5 years duration. Esophagogram showed a large rightsided pharyngoesophageal diverticulum which was confirmed on endoscopy. The patient underwent a diverticulopexy and recovered without complications. Her symptoms had improved. In this report, we review the literature and describe our surgical technique.

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx

Wind tunnel experimental research on the effect of col topography on wind environment

Liu Hui

Sains Malaysiana, 2016;45:99-107.

Investigation of meteorological disasters caused by small-scale topography shows that flashover due to wind age yaw occurred quite often where col topography existed. Considering that the distribution pattern of wind profile at different locations of a col topography is not clear, this paper, with wind tunnel tests, studied the influenced of such topographic features of a col as hill slope and valley mouth width on the wind profile at different locations. The results of wind tunnel tests indicated that over-hill wind has a stronger effect on wind velocity correction coefficient than does valley wind, that compared to flat terrain wind velocity, the maximum speed-up amplitude of wind velocity at valley throat and hill summit reach 33 and 53%, respectively, apparently higher than 10% specified in Codes, that wind velocity at valley throat increases with the increase of hill slope and decreases with the increase of valley mouth width, that wind velocity in the valley basically does not go up when the slope of one hill side is smaller than 0.1 and that wind velocity at the same non-dimensional height of a 3D hill summit increases with the increase of hill height.

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx

Fulltext Lingual tonsillitis post tonsillectomy: a rare cause of odynophagia

Irfan Mohamad, Fard, Kambiz Karimian, Hazama Mohama

Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 2010;5(1):29-30.

MyJurnal

Lingual tonsil is a part of Waldeyer’s ring. It consists of lymphoid follicles and subject to proliferation and hypertrophy. Palatine tonsillitis, by far is the commonest cause of odynophagia originating from oropharyngeal region. Lingual tonsillitis is a rare occurrence. We reported a patient who presented with severe odynophagia after two months of palatine tonsillectomy. Examination revealed the lingual tonsils were inflamed and covered with exudates.

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx

Fulltext Pressure reduction on blood flow in aorta coronary sinus conduit

Siti Aslina Hussain, Tan, Hong Tat, Mohd Ismail Abdul Hamid, Norhafizah Abdullah, Azni Idris

Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 2012;20(2):347-353.

MyJurnal

Numerical studies of blood flow system of aorta coronary sinus conduit were carried out using ANSYSTMCFD simulation. A different model of conduit, which differs in the inlet diameter, was investigated. Theinvestigated inlet diameters are 3 mm, 4 mm and 5 mm. Pressure drop from 80 mmHg to 15 mmHgwas achieved for all the models. The comparison chart was produced to compare the pattern of pressurereduction as well as velocity distribution in each model. From the analysis of coronary sinus conduit,it was found that a narrow tube needs to be incorporated into the conduit produced. This is to inducea venturi effect to reduce the pressure drop of blood within a specific throat length. As conclusion, amodel of 3 mm inlet and a throat diameter of 1.13 mm show satisfactory result for pressure reductionfrom 80 mmHg to 15 mmHg. This particular model also has a lower peak velocity at the inlet zone ofthe throat section, which is more preferable in terms of Reynolds number.

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx

Fulltext Tornwaldt Cyst: a case report of unusual dental symptoms

Asfizahrasby Mohd Rasoul, Norliwati Ibrahim

International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(21):25-25.

MyJurnal

Tornwaldt's (Thornwaldt's) or nasopharyngeal cyst is an uncommon developmental
benign cyst located in the midline postero-superior wall of nasopharynx. Incidence reported in
general population is 0.06%. It occurred in the potential space due to outpouching of ectoderm into
the pharyngobasilar fascia at the site where notochord attached to pharyngeal ectoderm. (Copied from article).

Matched MeSH terms: Nasopharynx; Pharynx

Cotard delusion in a depressed patient: "My throat is missing!"

Huan WY, Wan Azlan WA, Lee YT

Asia Pac Psychiatry, 2023 Mar;15(1):e12524.

PMID: 36575636 DOI: 10.1111/appy.12524

Cotard's syndrome is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by marked nihilistic delusions. This report describes an Indonesian woman from a small town in Malaysia who was diagnosed with depression and Cotard's delusion. The diagnosis was confirmed after thorough history-taking, clinical examination, and relevant laboratory tests. Herein, we highlight the unique psychopathology of a possible Cotard's syndrome subtype and efficacy of pharmacological combination strategies, rather than monotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy, for its treatment.

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx

Intermittent unilateral neck bulge on Valsalva manoeuvre in an adolescent

Saniasiaya J

BMJ Case Rep, 2023 Dec 28;16(12).

PMID: 38154861 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255231

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx

Fulltext Mediastinal lymphoma presenting with asymmetrical chest wall

Saniasiaya J

BMJ Case Rep, 2022 Jan 07;15(1).

PMID: 34996771 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246953

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx

Fulltext Isolation of measles virus from clinical specimens using B95a and Vero/hSLAM cell-lines

Keniscope C, Juliana R, Subri H, Shangari SR, Wan Nor Azlina WA, Hamizah A, et al.

Med J Malaysia, 2009 Mar;64(1):37-40.

PMID: 19852319 MyJurnal

The clinical presentation of acute measles is normally quite typical, especially in the presence of Koplik's spots, that laboratory test is seldom required to confirm the diagnosis. However, with wide measles vaccination coverage and the extensive use of immunosuppressive chemotherapy, the diagnosis of atypical manifestations of acute measles may require laboratory confirmation. When compared with B95a cell-line, this study shows that the Vero/hSLAM cell-line is sensitive and is recommended for use in the primary isolation of wild-type measles virus from clinical specimens. Throat swab and urine specimens are the clinical specimens of choice and both are recommended for optimal isolation of measles virus from patients suspected of acute measles virus infection.

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx/virology

Fulltext Retropharyngeal abscess: case reports

Lee GT

Med J Malaysia, 1985 Mar;40(1):35-7.

PMID: 3831732

This paper deals with our experience of two cases of retropharyngeal abscess due to foreign body. A briefaccount ofthe anatomy. pathology, complications and treatment ofthis condition is given

Matched MeSH terms: Pharyngeal Diseases/etiology*; Pharynx*

Highly dynamic transient colonization by Staphylococcus aureus in healthy Malaysian students

VasanthaKumari N, Alshrari ASD, Rad EG, Moghaddam HG, van Belkum A, Alreshidi MA, et al.

J Med Microbiol, 2009 Nov;58(Pt 11):1531-1532.

PMID: 19589902 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.011692-0

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx/microbiology

Sarcocystis infection in an Orang Asli: the second human case from Malaysia

Kutty MK, Mohan Das A, Dissanaike AS

Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 1975 Sep;6(3):400-1.

PMID: 816009

The second case of Sarcocystis infection in man is reported from an aborigine girl. It was an incidental finding at autopsy and two cysts were seen in the muscle of the oropharyngeal region. The cysts and zoites were similar to those in the previous case reported from Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Nasopharynx/parasitology; Pharynx/parasitology

Fulltext How does mandibular advancement with or without maxillary procedures affect pharyngeal airways? An overview of systematic reviews

Tan SK, Leung WK, Tang ATH, Zwahlen RA

PLoS One, 2017;12(7):e0181146.

PMID: 28749983 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181146

BACKGROUND: Mandibular advancement surgery may positively affect pharyngeal airways and therefore potentially beneficial to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

OBJECTIVE: To collect evidence from published systematic reviews that have evaluated pharyngeal airway changes related to mandibular advancement with or without maxillary procedures.

METHODOLOGY: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched without limiting language or timeline. Eligible systematic reviews evaluating changes in pharyngeal airway dimensions and respiratory parameters after mandibular advancement with or without maxillary surgery were identified and included.

RESULTS: This overview has included eleven systematic reviews. Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) increases linear, cross-sectional plane and volumetric measurements of pharyngeal airways significantly (p<0.0001), while reducing the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and the respiratory disturbance index (RDI) significantly (p<0.0001). Two systematic reviews included primary studies that have evaluated single-jaw mandibular advancement, but did not discuss their effect onto pharyngeal airways. Based on the included primary studies of those systematic reviews, single-jaw mandibular advancement was reported to significantly increase pharyngeal airway dimensions (p<0.05); however, conclusive long-term results were lacking.

CONCLUSION: MMA increases pharyngeal airway dimensions and is beneficial to patients suffering from OSA. However, more evidence is still needed to draw definite conclusion related to the effect of single-jaw mandibular advancement osteotomies on pharyngeal airways.

Matched MeSH terms: Pharynx/surgery*

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