ENT Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Dental infection causing cellulitis of submandibular space
Polymicrobial
Crepitus
A
Ludwig angina
Does not involve parotid gland
2
Q
Invasive infection in those with dental infections/trauma
Slow-growing, nontender, undulated mass —> sinus tracts to skin
Purulent discharge with “sulfur granules”
Branching gram+ rods
How to treat?
A
Actinomyces
Tx: penicillin
3
Q
Rhino-orbital cerebral disease in immunocompromised
Necrotic spread to palate, orbit, brain
How to dx and tx?
A
Mucormycosis (by Rhizopus)
Tx: sinus endoscopy with bx and cx
Tx: debrief, ampho B
4
Q
Adolescent
Fever, pharyngeal pain, earache. Trismus, hot potato voice, uvula deviates away
A
Peritonsillar abscess
5
Q
Thumb sign on x ray
A
Epiglottitis
