Tonsillitis
Tonsilliitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue located at the back of the throat (one tonsil on each side). Tonsillitis is contagious especially before signs and symptoms show up. Tonsils act as filters, trapping germs that could otherwise enter the air way and cause infection in our body. They also make…
Peritonsillar
PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS Peritonsillar Abscess (Quincy) is defined as an abscess between the tonsil capsule and the lateral wall of the pharynx. Peritonsillar abscess (Quincy) is a bacterial streptococcal infection that usually begins as a complication of untreated tonsillitis(often mild). It generally involves a pus-filled pocket that forms near one of your tonsils. It is a…
Otitis Media
Otitis media is an acute or chronic inflammation of the middle ear . It commonly occurs in children. Acute Otitis media: implies rapid onset of disease associated with 1 or more of the following symptoms: Otalgia Fever Otorrhea Recent onset of anorexia Irritability Vomiting Diarrhea These symptoms are accompanied by abnormal otoscopic findings of the…
Foreign Bodies in The Ear, Nose and Throat
Foreign bodies are objects that are placed in the ear, nose or throat that are not meant to be there and could cause harm without immediate attention. Common foreign bodies in the ear include, insects e.g. flies cockroaches , ants etc. Seeds, buttons, beads, stones etc. They are commonly found in the ears of children.…
Common tumors of ear nose and throat (ENT)
Peri-Operative Care (Summary) Preparation for surgery should begin as soon as the doctor makes a diagnosis and decides that an operation is necessary. From that moment on, the patient and relatives are faced with the decision of accepting this treatment and its consequences or not. Pre-Operative Care Admission Explanation of the surgery: The patient is…
Partograph
Partograph is a graph or tool used to monitor fetal condition, maternal condition and labour progress during the active 1st stage of labour so as to be able to detect any abnormalities and be able to take action.It’s only used during 1st stage of labour. It is used for recording salient conditions of the mother…
Cushing’s Syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome results from secretion of excessive cortisol either in response to excess ACTH production by the pituitary tumors and adrenal adenoma or nodular hyperplasia. OR Cushing’s syndrome is simply defined as a hormonal disorder associated with excessive production of corticosteroids by the adrenal gland or the pituitary gland and/or prolonged use of corticosteroids. …
Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma is a type of neuroendocrine tumor that grows from cells called chromaffin cells. These cells produce hormones needed for the body and are found in the adrenal glands. Pheochromocytomas are benign tumors of the chromaffin tissues arising from the adrenal glands or sympathetic ganglia along the spinal column. They secrete catecholamine like noradrenalin and adrenaline Clinical Presentation…
Addison’s disease (Adrenal insufficiency)
Addison’s disease Addison’s disease is a clinical condition characterized by adrenocorticotrophic hormone hyposecretion due to primary disease of the adrenal glands or secondary to pituitary gland disorder. It’s mostly idiopathic or auto immune but can occur in tuberculosis infection of the gland or obstruction by the adrenal tumor, metastasis / hemorrhage Pathophysiology Adrenal glands are…
Dwarfism (Panhypopituitarism)
Dwarfism is a condition of short stature. It is defined by the advocacy group Little People of America (LPA) as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or under, as a result of a medical or genetic condition. Although other groups may extend the criteria for certain forms of dwarfism to 5 feet, the…
