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Web chart of various etiologies related to congenital neck masses.

#differential #causes #pediatrics #congenital #neck #head #masses
congenital neck masses ... #differential #causes ... #pediatrics #congenital ... #neck #head #masses ... #otolaryngology
Web chart of etiologies related to neoplastic neck masses.

#pediatrics #differential #neoplastic #head #neck #masses #otolaryngology #ent
neoplastic neck masses ... #pediatrics #differential ... #neoplastic #head ... #neck #masses # ... otolaryngology #
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
labyrinthitis • Head ... with vascular causes ... toward nose) • Head ... can worsen with head ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
with vascular causes ... Can worsen with head ... auditory findings BPPV ... positional episodes caused ... Positive head impulse
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... positional vertigo (BPPV ... without an obvious cause ... with significant neurologic ... Central #Vertigo #Causes
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
include a: • Neurologic ... Vasculitis • Head ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... • Head and neck ... Diagnosis #otology #otolaryngology
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
URT inflammation causes ... severe swelling causes ... muscle spasms lead ... • Varicella-Zoster ... Immunization #peds #pediatrics
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
syndrome - Herpes zoster ... Neoplastic Causes ... Gastroesophageal reflux • Head ... exam • TMJ • Head ... Pain #Otology #Otolaryngology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Non-contrast CT (NCCT) head ... Evaluate underlying cause ... • +/- loop v Holter ... Ruled out other causes ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
Foster Maneuver ... for Treatment of BPPV ... #Foster #somersault ... #Maneuver #BPPV ... positional #vertigo #neurology