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Larynx and Thyroid Anatomy - Blood and Nerve Supply

By @rev.med

#Larynx #Thyroid #Anatomy #Blood #Nerves #Innervation #otolaryngology
Larynx and Thyroid ... By @rev.med #Larynx ... otolaryngology #laryngology
Larynx and Thyroid Nerves - Innervation Anatomy

By @rev.med

#Larynx #Thyroid #Nerves #Innervation #Anatomy #otolaryngology
Larynx and Thyroid ... By @rev.med #Larynx
Larynx and Thyroid Anatomy - Arterial Blood Supply

By @rev.med

#Larynx #Thyroid #Anatomy #Arterial #Blood #Supply #Arteries
Larynx and Thyroid ... By @rev.med #Larynx
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Proportionally smaller larynx ... much shorter • Larynx
Basic algorithm for diagnosis and management of hoarseness

Image Source: Peng  KA , Kim I,
#hoarseness; #laryngology
Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
Mechanical: • Larynx ... Extrathoracic: Pharynx
Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
cancer, Thyroid / larynx
Clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis. 
Neurological (<15%): Dizziness, syncope, seizures, Confusion, impending doom. headache
Angioedema: Lips, tongue, orbit,
tongue, orbit, larynx
Cervical Lymphadenopathy - Lymph Node Drainage
Preauricular nodes - Drain scalp, skin
 • Differential diagnosis: Scalp infections,
nodes - Drain larynx
Hydrophobia on Physical Examination

Seen in the late stages of rabies.  Caused by painful paroxysmal contractions
and spasms of pharynx