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99 Arq. Int. Otorrinolaringol. / Intl. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol., São Paulo, v.13, n.1, p. 99-103, 2009. Relato de Caso Schwannoma de Forame Jugular: Relato de Caso Jugular Foramen Schwannoma: Case Report Joana R. P. Tavares*, Andre Luiz Lopes Sampaio**, Denise B. L. Ferreira*, Jalusa B. Cavalheiro*, Mercêdes F. S. Araújo***, Carlos A. C. P. Oliveira****. * Residente do Serviço de ORL - UnB. ** Doutor em Ciências da Saúde. Médico Assistente do Serviço ORL UnB. *** Mestre em Ciências da Saúde - UnB. Médica Assistente do Serviço ORL - UnB. **** Professor Titular da Disciplina de Otorrinolaringologia da Universidade de Brasília. Instituição: Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia Hospital Universitário de Brasília - HUB Universidade de Brasília - UnB. Brasília / DF – Brasil. Endereço para correspondência: André L. L. Sampaio – SQN 205 – Bloco B – Apto 506 – - Asa Norte – Brasília / DF – Brasil – CEP: 70843020 – Fax: (+55 61) 3443-3397 – E-mail: [email protected] Artigo recebido em 11 de Fevereiro de 2008. Artigo aprovado em 23 de Agosto de 2008. RESUMO Introdução: As lesões do forame jugular são raras, sendo os paragangliomas os tumores mais comuns desta região seguidos pelos schwannomas. Os schwannomas são tumores benignos de crescimento lento e origem principalmente nos nervos cranianos sensitivos. Quando localizados no forame jugular, apresentam- se clinicamente com perda auditiva, ataxia e cefaleia, sendo comuns as alterações dos nervos cranianos IX, X e XI. A excisão cirúrgica é a opção terapêutica de escolha. Relato do Caso: Relatamos o caso de um paciente adulto jovem que procurou o serviço de Otorrinolaringologia do Hospital Universitário de Brasília com quadro de otalgia e otorreia piossanguinolenta no ouvido esquerdo, associada a zumbido, hipoacusia e tumor no conduto auditivo externo. Iniciada investigação diagnóstica com tomografia computadorizada e biópsia, ambas com resultados inconclusivos. Realizadas então nova biópsia e ressonância nuclear magnética, com diagnóstico definitivo de schwannoma do foram jugular. Na ocasião a lesão foi definida como tipo D pela classificação de Kaye-Pellet, por envolver o forame jugular, apresentar formato de halter e componentes intra e extracraniano. Realizada cirurgia por craniotomia com excisão parcial do tumor. Não houve sequelas do procedimento, apesar da persistência dos sintomas otológicos. Comentários Finais: O caso é um exemplo de uma doença rara, com pouco mais de duzentos casos relatados na literatura, e apresentação clínica incomum. O desafio diagnóstico e terapêutico é enfrentado pelas equipes de Otorrinolaringologia e Neurocirurgia, que programam para breve nova abordagem cirúrgica combi- nada para extirpação completa do tumor. Palavras-chave: forame jugular, tumores, Schwannoma. S UMMARY Introduction: Lesions of the jugular foramen are uncommon, and the paragangliomas are the most common tumors in this region, followed by schwannomas. Schwannomas are benign tumors, of slow growth and origin mainly in the sensitive cranial nerves. When located in the jugular foramen, the patients present with clinically auditory hearing loss, ataxia and headache, and cranial nerves IX, X and XI alterations are also common. Surgical excision is the therapeutic choice. Case Report: We reported the case of a young adult patient who sought the Otorhinolaryngology service at the School Hospital of Brasília for investigation of otalgia and chronic infection in the left ear, associated with tinnitus, hypacusis and tumor in the external ear canal. Initial diagnostic investigation by computed tomography and biopsy was inconclusive. New biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging were performed and definitive diagnosis of jugular foramen schwannoma was given. The lesion was then defined as type D by the classification of Kaye-Pellet, for it involved the jugular foramen, presented format of dumbbell and intra and extracranial components. The patient underwent a craniotomy and partial excision of the tumor. He did not have sequels of the procedure, although the otologic symptoms persisted. Final Comments: This case is an example of a rare disease. No more than two hundred cases have been reported in the literature and the clinical presentation is uncommon. The diagnostic and therapeutic challenge is faced by Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery teams who are scheduling a new combined surgical procedure for a complete excision of the tumor. Keywords: jugular foramen, tumors, Schwannoma.
Transcript of Benefits Why join ITC? The International Test Commission · AERA, APA, and NCME, reflect the...
The ITC was formed in 1976 during the Congress of the International Union of Psychological Sciences (IUPsyS) when its constitution was approved.
The ITC’s primary goal is to assist in the exchange of information on psychological and educational test development and use among its members and a�iliate organizations as well as with non-member societies, organizations, and individuals who desire to improve test related practices. Specific activities associated with this over-arching goal include:
As the ITC enhances its global standing, we encourage interested organizations and individuals to apply for membership. Benefits include: Professional recognition from being identified as an ITC member
Greater access to knowledge and contacts given our global and diverse representation
Enhanced opportunity for regional testing orientated communications and meetings
Increased ability to shape ITC Guidelines before finalisation
Voting rights on issues, and elections (not individual membership)
Increased ability to raise issues for consideration by the Council
Membership of the ITC provides a very suitable way to contribute to the testing and assessment community, and to promote high standards in test development and use: locally, regionally, and globally. A highly respected body, the ITC o�ers a perspective which is independent of local (national) views, some of which may be shaped by lack of appropriate expertise in contemporary testing and assessment.
The International Test Commission (ITC)Our purpose
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BenefitsWhy join ITC?
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Publication and communication of relevant information, via:International Journal of Testing (Taylor & Francis) (IJT)Testing International (The ITC Newsletter) (TI)
Development and promotion of guidelines and standards governing test development and use
Organisation of high quality international biennial conferences
Organisation of regional meetings and discussions to advance quality test practices
Monitoring global trends in the application of psychological and educational testing, and providing guidance to the psychological testing community as required
Membership Application Forms (all categories) can be downloaded from:https://www.intestcom.org/page/12
Please visit our websitewww.intestcom.org
or contact the ITC Secretary, Dr Aletta Odendaal at [email protected].
Annual membership fees appear on the Application Forms, and as at 2017 range from USD 45 (Individual) to USD 540 (Full Member with more than 10,000 members).
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With elections held biennially at the ITC Conference, the ITC Council consists of:
President President-Elect Secretary
The work of the ITC is supported by 6 Council Committees, namely:
Strategy and Policy Research and Guidelines Publications and Communications
Apart from the two publications noted above, the ITC demonstrates its authoritative voice through the following:
The ITC has developed and promoted a range of Guidelines on test development and test use. These Guidelines reflect the increasing importance being placed on matters such as: test adaptation, test security, and the impact of computer-based online testing. These published documents are recognised globally as providing robust guidelines (and even standards) for psychological associations, individual practitioners, test developers, regulatory bodies, and researchers.
Guidelines can be downloaded from: https://www.intestcom.org/page/5
The ITC has staged high quality conferences since 1993. Now held biennially, these conferences foster the enhancement of standards, and the sharing of information by researchers, practitioners, and even regulators.
The 2018 conference is to be held in Montreal, Canada, immediately a�er ICAP 2018. Luxembourg will be the host for the 2020 conference.
For further conference information: https://www.intestcom.org/page/6
The ITC has worked in collaboration with the European Federation of Psychologists’ Association (EFPA) on 3 occasions to conduct a survey of psychologists’ attitudes to psychological testing.
The Standards for Educational and Psychologist Testing (1999 and 2014 editions), published by AERA, APA, and NCME, reflect the contributions of the ITC.
The ITC o�ers limited scholarships to assist worthy students from developing countries in order to attend the biennial ITC Conferences. It has been prominent in raising standards in test development, and test use, in various developing nations.
The current membership categories are as follows:
Full Member:Historically, Full Membership was open only to psychological societies that are members of the IUPsyS, and limited to one society per country. Since July 2016 Full Member status can be conferred on other psychological societies, test commissions or other national professional organizations of national standing. Applicants (organizations) must be working towards the following objects:
To advance professional test development and use, and to raise the quality standards of psychological and educational tests;
To protect the public against the personal and societal consequences of the use of inadequate psycho-diagnostic procedures and of the use of tests by unqualified persons, or in a manner objectionable on scientific or ethical grounds.
A�iliate Member:Open to organizations or groups of psychologists developing, publishing, and/or using tests and to commercial test publishers. These groups of psychologists, their employers, or the publishers can be working on a regional, national, or international test basis.
Individual Member:Individual membership is open to anyone with an interest in the work of the ITC. Individual Members receive the International Journal of Testing and Testing International.
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OutreachMembership, Marketing and InvolvementConferences
In addition, the Council consists of a representative from IUPsyS and one from IAAP; and the Editors to IJT and TI. The main Council meeting is held biennially at the Conference, but supplemented by smaller regional meetings. The current Council is represented by 9 countries.
Membership of the Council and its committees reflects our diversity: the ITC’s global presence, the domains in which psychological and educational testing are undertaken, and the scholar and practitioner bases committed to quality standards and practice in testing.
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