MedEd Lecs Flashcards

1
Q

Complication of untreated mastoiditis?

A

Subperiosteal abscess

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2
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Mx of otitis media / OME?

A

Conservative and medical mx for most cases

Surgical if glue ear and can offer grommets after 3-6m

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Mx of otitis media / OME?

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Conservative and medical mx for most cases

Surgical if glue ear and can offer grommets after 3-6m

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4
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What is cholesteatoma?

A

Mass of stratified keratinising squamous epithleium (benign)

Mx w/ suction, atticotomy or mastoidectomy

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5
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What is pinna haematoma?

A

Trauma causing blood to fill space between perichondrium and cartilage (cauliflower ear)

Treat w/ aspiration / I+D of haematoma -> can give Abx if suspicion of infection

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6
Q

Describe the features of:
- Menieres
- BPPV
- Labrynthitis
- Vestibular neuritis
- Acoustic neuroma

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7
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Which type of sinusitis is likely to cause orbital cellulitis?

A

Frontoethmoidal

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How can you distinguish between periorbital and orbital cellulitis?

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Pain on eye movement = orbital cellulitis

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