Synonyms: Neck lumps, Neck masses Definition: A neck swelling is any congenital or acquired swelling arising in the anterior or posterior triangles of the neck…
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Surgery
Basal Cell Adenoma of Parotid Gland: Case Report and Review of Literature
Bidhan Sigdel, Sulabh Shrestha, Amrit Devkota Fourth Year MBBS, KISTMCTH ABSTRACT Basal Cell Adenoma (BCA) accounts for 1-2% of salivary gland tumor .BCA is rare…
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The facial nerve (CN VII) exits the skull base through the stylomastoid foramen situated posterolaterally to the styloid process and anteromedially to the mastoid process…
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External Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
Definition External Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is the surgery to connect the mucosal surface of lacrimal sac to the nasal mucosa by removing the intervening bone. It…
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Digital Clubbing
Synonyms: Hippocratic fingers, Acropachy, Dysacromelia, Drumstick fingers, Watch glass nails, Parrot beak fingers, Serpent head nails, Lovibond’s sign Definition of Clubbing Clubbing is defined as…
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Edema – Physical Examination
Synonyms: Oedema, Swelling Definition of Edema Accumulation of excessive amount of fluid in the extravascular interstitial space of the body. Interstitial space is the extravascular…
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Synonyms: Of Myringotomy: Tympanotomy (Opening the middle ear cavity), Tympanostomy (Instillation of a ventillation tube), Myringocentesis Of Ventilation Tube (VT): Grommet, Pressure Equalization Tube, Ear…
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Icterus
Synonyms: Jaundice Definition of Icterus Icterus is the yellowish discoloration of skin and mucous membrane and body fluids (CSF, joint fluid, cysts) evident as a…
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