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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... caused by iodine ... clinical #video #neck ... #hypothyroidism ... #otolaryngology
Pemberton's Sign caused by a Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter

Elevating the arms causes the previously flat neck veins
Pemberton's Sign caused ... Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter ... Elevating the arms causes ... previously flat neck ... SVC #Syndrome #otolaryngology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... caused by iodine ... clinical #video #neck ... #hypothyroidism ... #otolaryngology
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
SOB, N/V, stiff neck ... onset of fever, neck ... sensorineural hearing ... Congenital anomalies: hearing ... • Varicella-Zoster
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
• Head and neck ... masses and lymphadenitis ... (80% to 90% of cases ... cause unknown) ... Diagnosis #otology #otolaryngology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperdefecation • Anterior neck ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... Toxic uninodular goiter ... Toxic diffuse goiter ... #causes #diagnosis
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
syndrome - Herpes zoster ... external ear, sparing ... reflux • Head and neck ... TMJ • Head, neck ... Pain #Otology #Otolaryngology
Tinnitus - Objective (can be heard/auscultated) - 10% - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vascular - Arterial:
 • Atherosclerosis
Glomus Jugulare • Hyperthyroidism ... of the Head and Neck ... Tinnitus #Ringing #hearing ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Palpable Skin Crepitus on Physical Exam

Notice these air bubbles under the skin. An 86-year-old woman with
Palpable Skin Crepitus ... the right side, leading ... visualized in the neck ... and spaces can cause ... spreading to the head, neck
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Outer Cannula ... tube against the neck ... prevents speech & eating ... This can cause life-threatening ... o surgery) by Nick