ent Flashcards
what is the most common bacterial cause of bacterial acute tonsillitis
Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep.)
investigations for nasal polyps
Nasoendoscopy
- Polyps visible
what is samters triad
asthma, aspirin sensitivity and nasal polyposis is known
associated with nasal polyps
treatment for nasal polyps
topical corticosteroids
when would secondary infection post-tonsillectomy occur and how should it be treated
8-10 days
antibiotics
treatment for SSNHL
high-dose oral corticosteroids
thyroid surgery complications
Anatomical such as recurrent laryngeal nerve damage.
Bleeding. Owing to the confined space haematoma’s may rapidly lead to respiratory compromise owing to laryngeal oedema.
Damage to the parathyroid glands resulting in hypocalcaemia.
define otosclerosis
Hereditary disorder in which new bony deposits occur within the stapes footplate and the cochlear
investigations for otosclerosis
audiometry - conductive or mixed HL
management for otosclerosis
hearing aids
stapedectomy
what is the most common salivary gland tumour
pleomorphic adenoma (benign)
give the most common malignant salivary gland tumours worldwide and in theUK
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma - ww
Adenoid cystic carcinoma - UK
what is associated with malignant parotid tumours
Signs of CN VII (facial nerve) damage e.g. facial nerve palsy
what structures are at risk during parotidectomy
Facial nerve, retromandibular vein and external carotid artery
what condition is associated with acoustic neuroma
neurofibromatosis type II
what antibiotic can cause SNHL
gentamicin
what can vestibular schwannoma be referred to
acoustic neuroma
what is the most common cause of hearing loss post head injury
perforated tympanic membrane
what can commonly cause tympanosclerosis
grommet insertion
causes of conductive hearing loss
Wax impaction
Otitis media with effusion (glue ear)
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Ear infections
Perforations of the tympanic membrane
Chronic suppurative otitis media
