EARACHE
aborashyd83Earache can be caused by a variety of otologic problems, but external otitis and acute otitis media are the most commonDifferentiation of the two should be apparent by pneumatic otoscopyPain…
HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS
Herpes zoster frequently involves the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve. It presents with malaise, fever, headache, and periorbital burning and itching. These symptoms may precede the eruption by a…
ACUTE VIRAL RHINOSINUSITIS COMMON COLD
ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSISNasal congestion, clear rhinorrhea, and hyposmiaAssociated malaise, headache, and coughErythematous, engorged nasal mucosa without intranasal purulenceSymptoms are self-limited, lasting less than 4 weeks and typically less than 10…
THYROGLOSSAL DUCT CYSTS
Thyroglossal duct cysts occur along the embryologic course of the thyroid’s descent from the tuberculum impar of the tongue base to its usual position in the low neckAlthough they may…
CATARACT
ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSISGradually progressive blurred visionNo pain or rednessLens opacities (may be grossly visible) General Considerations Cataracts are opacities of the crystalline lens and are usually bilateralThey are the leading…
FUNGAL KERATITIS
Fungal keratitis tends to occur after corneal injury involving plant material or in an agricultural setting, in eyes with chronic ocular surface disease, and increasingly in contact lens wearers.It is…
SIGMOID SINUS THROMBOSIS
Trapped infection within the mastoid air cells adjacent to the sigmoid sinus may cause septic thrombophlebitisThis is heralded by signs of systemic sepsis (spiking fevers, chills), at times accompanied by…
SNORING
ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSISNoise produced on inspiration during sleepSnoring is associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but has no disruption of sleep on clinical sleep evaluation General Considerations Ventilation disorders during…
CERVICAL VERTIGO
Position receptors located in the facets of the cervical spine are important physiologically in the coordination of head and eye movementsCervical proprioceptive dysfunction is a common cause of vertigo triggered…
WIDESPREAD OR SECTORAL RETINAL HEMORRHAGES
with branch being four times more commonThe major predisposing factors are the etiologic factors associated with arteriosclerosis Clinical Findings Symptoms and Signs Ophthalmoscopic signs of central retinal vein occlusion include…