Richard N Palu, M.D.

Reply re: "Orbital Dissemination of Lemierre Syndrome From Gram-Positive Septic Emboli"
Kahn, Jonathan B.; Baharestani, Samuel; Zoumalan, Christopher I.; Warren, Floyd A.; Palu, Richard N.
2011 NOV-DEC ;27(6):468-468, Ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgery
— id: 146011, year: 2011, vol: 27, page: 468, stat: Journal Article,

Orbital dissemination of lemierre syndrome from gram-positive septic emboli
Kahn, Jonathan B; Baharestani, Samuel; Beck, Heather C; Ng, Diana; Zoumalan, Christopher I; Warren, Floyd A; Palu, Richard N
2011 May-Jun;27(3):e67-e68, Ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgery
A 45-year-old patient presented with bilateral orbital abscesses. He was found to have Lemierre syndrome, a condition involving septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. The patient developed severe proptosis, sepsis, and cavernous sinus thrombosis. Despite aggressive antibiotic and anticoagulation therapy, visual loss was rapid, and the patient ultimately died. Lemierre syndrome, previously thought to be rare, is now becoming more commonly reported. Its prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for patient survival
— id: 132587, year: 2011, vol: 27, page: e67, stat: Journal Article,

Modified tarsorrhaphy for management of the eye in facial nerve palsy
Morris, Luc G; Palu, Richard N; DeLacure, Mark D
2006 Jul;116(7):1293-1295, Laryngoscope
— id: 67536, year: 2006, vol: 116, page: 1293, stat: Journal Article,

Intramuscular lipoma of the eyelid [In Process Citation]
Charles NC; Palu RN
2000 Jul-Aug;31(4):340-341, Ophthalmic surgery & lasers
To report a unique case of intramuscular lipoma of the eyelid and to alert surgeons to this entity that simulates a common dermoid cyst. A slowly-growing mass of the upper eyelid was excised from a 62-year-old man. Histology showed mature lipocytes interspersed with skeletal muscle. To our knowledge, this case represents the first report of intramuscular lipoma of the eyelid. Lipomas, including the intramuscular variety, are common tumors elsewhere in the body. The differential diagnosis of eyelid masses should include this entity
— id: 11565, year: 2000, vol: 31, page: 340, stat: Journal Article,

Hemangiopericytoma of the lacrimal sac
Charles NC; Palu RN; Jagirdar JS
1998 Dec;116(12):1677-1680, Archives of ophthalmology
Hemangiopericytoma (HPCT) rarely originates in the lacrimal sac; 7 cases have been reported previously and only 1 contained an ultrastructural study. In this article we report an additional case and review the previous reports. While the initial biopsy specimen showed nonspecific cytologic abnormalities, light and electron microscopic studies on the subsequently excised tumor demonstrated that it had a structure characteristic of HPCT. The onset of lacrimal sac HPCT occurs in a younger age group than that of HPCT of other orbital locations. The tumor may recur locally but, to our knowledge, never has been reported to metastasize from a sac location. The treatment goal is complete surgical excision
— id: 7312, year: 1998, vol: 116, page: 1677, stat: Journal Article,

Management of facial paralysis with jump interposition graft hypoglossal-facial anastomosis with gold lid weight
Hammerschlag PE; Cohen NL; Palu R; Brudny JJ
1994 ;:S137-S139, European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology. Supplement
— id: 11740, year: 1994, vol: , page: S137, stat: Journal Article,

Pyogenic granuloma after transconjunctival blepharoplasty: a case report
Soll SM; Lisman RD; Charles NC; Palu RN
1993 Dec;9(4):298-301, Ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgery
This is the first known report of a relatively large postoperative pyogenic granuloma developing after a nonsutured transconjunctival blepharoplasty. Inflammation and separation or malapposition of the conjunctival wound edges probably permitted the lesion to proliferate in the inferior fornix. No foreign material could be implicated because no suture was used to close this incision. Additionally, Polydek suture material (braided polyester fiber) was associated with the complication of a suture tract and granuloma when used for a tarsal suspension procedure for ectropion repair in this patient
— id: 35862, year: 1993, vol: 9, page: 298, stat: Journal Article,

Delayed chocolate cyst after blow-out fracture
Sutula FC; Palu RN
1991 ;7(4):267-268, Ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgery
— id: 35863, year: 1991, vol: 7, page: 267, stat: Journal Article,

Cardiogenic shock due to antihistamine overdose. Reversal with intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation
Freedberg RS; Friedman GR; Palu RN; Feit F
1987 Feb 6;257(5):660-661, JAMA
— id: 35864, year: 1987, vol: 257, page: 660, stat: Journal Article,