Glickstein -- Clinical

Question 1

My baby’s ear has a red lump on it.”

“My baby’s ear has a dimple.”

“My baby has a tag(s) in front of his ear.”

Answer 1

Preauricular Pits or Tags

Tags can be associated with hearing loss

Question 2

“My newborn is having difficulty breathing and cannot breastfeed.”
“My daughter’s nose is always running; and she cannot breath through it”

Answer 2

Choanal Atresia

Choanae are the openings from the nasal passages into nasopharynx bilateral or unilaterally blocked by membrane

Babies obligate nasal breathers

Question 3

“My baby cannot latch on to nipple”

Answer 3

Ankyloglossia; tongue is tethered down

Presentation
Neonatal
Dysarthria
Dental Issues

When in doubt, cut it out

Question 4

Branchial Cleft Anomalies commonly occure in what developmental arch…

Answer 4

2nd Arch most common 90%

If you see a neck mass in a child, most likely BCA, and if you see it in an adult, it’s most likely neoplastic.

Question 5

Midline cystic mass visible externally below tongue

Preceding URI

Mobile with tongue protrusion and swallow

Answer 5

Thyroglossal Duct Cyst

• Treat: Central portion of hyoid bone resected (50% Recurrence otherwise)