Bridging the Publication Gap: A Special Supplemental Issue of Case Reports

Abstract

Case reports are the most submitted papers by authors. They provide knowledge about rare or unusual diseases, unique presentations, or novel treatments. These case reports give us insights into the clinical management of diseases that we might not have even heard of. However, the overwhelming volume of case report submissions has created a significant bottleneck. While our journal typically accommodates only one to two case reports per regular issue, the backlog of high-quality submissions continues to grow, potentially delaying the dissemination of clinically relevant observations that could impact patient care.

This special supplemental issue represents our commitment to addressing this challenge. Through the dedicated collaboration of Drs. Christopher Malorre Calquian, Marifee Reyes, and ourselves, alongside the meticulous editorial guidance of Prof. Dr. José Florencio F. Lapeña, we present a collection of cases that exemplify the diversity and complexity of otolaryngological practice. These case reports offer unique narratives of patient's journeys and the clinical decisions by their physicians in managing the case. There are case reports on multiple diseases in one patient such as concomitant thyroid tuberculosis and papillary cancer carcinoma or even triple primary malignancy, diagnostic dilemmas such as Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis presenting as complicated otitis media, and rare diseases such as Madelung Disease. Hopefully, they will give you, our readers, a different perspective in understanding human health and diseases.

We encourage our clinical colleagues to continue documenting and sharing their compelling cases. The medical literature depends on these contributions to capture the full spectrum of human disease and therapeutic innovation. Our commitment extends beyond this supplement— we will continue refining our publication processes to ensure timely dissemination of clinically important observations while maintaining the rigorous peer review standards our readers expect.