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CS1 HEENT

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What two sinuses are present at birth?   1.Maxilla. 2.Ethmoid.  
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When do you percuss the face?   If evaluating for hypocalcemia.  
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Caput Succedanum   Subcutaneous edema after birth that crosses the suture lines. **CONE HEAD  
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Cephalhematoma   DOESN'T cross the suture lines. Subperiosteal collection of blood after birth.  
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Plagiocephaly   flattened or asymmetrical shape to the skull in infants  
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Craniosynostosis   premature closure of one or more cranial sutures before brain growth has been completed  
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Hydrocephalus   swelling of the head MINUS the face  
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Encephelocele   protrusion of nervous tissue through a skull defect.  
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Microcephaly   Head circumfrence: 2 std deviations below mean  
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Features of fetal alcohol syndrom   1.retardation. 2.wide spread eyes. 3.mild ptosis. 4.short nose. 5.thin upper lip.  
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Hurler Syndrome   Enlarged skull, low forhead, short neck. **muccopolysaccharide storage disease  
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Features of down syndrome   1.epicanthal folds. 2.depressed nasal bridge. 3.mongoloid slant. 4.macroglossia.  
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Hippocratic facies   1.sunken facial features 2.dry skin **seen in later stages of terminal illness  
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Cushings disease   ADRENAL TUMORS, high glucocorticoids. 1.Moon Face. 2.Eythema. 3.Thin skin  
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What structures allow bone growth in the skull?   Suture and fontanels permit skull expansion and bone growth. **skull may be deformed for short period after birth.  
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Classic migraine symptoms?   1.unilateral. 2.throbbing. 3.Nausea. 4.Menses **Common migraines present the same except GENERALIZED  
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Cluster headaches   1.Unilateral. 2.searing pain. 3.nasal discharge. 4.lacrimation.  
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Hypertensive headache   1.Bilateral. 2.occipital. 3.throbbing.  
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Muscular tension headache   1.Band-like. 2.Constricting. 3.Stress. 4.Anger.  
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Temporal Arteritis Headache   1.Temporal area. 2.throbbing. 3.OLDER ADULTS  
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What is the largest endocrine gland in the body?   Thyroid gland. **If enlarged, vascular Bruits may exist.  
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Graves disease (Hyperthyroidism)   AUTOIMMUNE (antibodies attack TSH receptors). 1.Exopthalmos. 2.Goiter. 3.tachycardia. 4.Wgt loss. 5.sensitivity to heat.  
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What may be secondary to severe prolonged hypothyroidism?   Myxedema. 1.periorbital edema. 2.cognitive impairment. 3.puffy yellow skin. 4.Glycosaminoglycans.  
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Hashimoto disease (Hypoparathyroidism)   AUTOIMMUNE (antibodies against thryoid gland). 1.Lethargy. 2.sensitive to cold. 3.wgt gain. 4.puffy eyes. **Congenital: floppy jaundice baby  
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Is it common to hear bruits near the thyroid?   Yes if they are younger than 5. **also the gland may not be palpable.  
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How can the thyroid gland change with pregnancy?   It can enlarge due to an increased demand for T3 & T4.  
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Agings effect on the thyroid   decreases production and becomes fibrotic.  
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What does tracheal tugging suggest?   Aortic aneurysm.  
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Branchial cleft cyst   CONGENITAL. due to incomplete development. found on anteromedial border of SCM.  
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Nuchal rigidity   Associated with meningeal irritation  
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When is the lymph system fully developed?   9-12 yrs/o  
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Commonly enlarged lymph nodes in children less than 2?   1.postauricular. 2.occipital  
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Function of the semicircular canals   : respond to changes in direction of movement and send signals to the cerebellum for the maintenance of balance  
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Why are children more prone to ear infections?   B/c their Eustachian tubes are wider, shorter, more horizontal.  
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Presbycusis   gradual hearing loss, normal after age 65. **High frequency sounds are lost first.  
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Vertigo   1.unsteadiness, 2.loss of balance, 3.sycope.  
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Tophi   Gout  
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Acute Otitis Media   middle ear inflammation and effusion. **Look for a red bulging TM with limited or absent movement.  
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Otitis Media with effusion   inflammation of middle ear due to collection of serous, mucoid, or purulent fluid. **TM will be yellow, bulging or retracted, cracking sounds heard on yawning or chewing.  
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Otitis Externa (Swimmer's ear)   Bacterial or fungal infection of the auditory canal. **seen from trauma or moist environments. Pain worsens with chewing or movement.  
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Cholesteatoma   cystlike tumor in the eardrum or middle ear. **If untreated can errode the temporal bone causing permanent hearing loss and meningitis.  
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Otosclerosis   Hereditary. more common in women 15-45 y/o. **Hearing loss via hardening of the ossicles.  
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Labyrinthitis   : inflammation of the labyrinthine canal due to a complications of a upper respiratory viral or bacterial infection  
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What age would you expect to see mastoiditis? what other disorders sometimes come with it?   Less than 2 y/o. Meningitis can be a complicaiton.  
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Ménière diease   Hearing loss caused by a change in fluid (endolymph) volume within the portion of the inner ear known as the labyrinth  
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What could cause nasal polyps?   1.recurrent sinusitis. 2.Asthma. 3.allergic rhinitis  
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Permanent teeth appear at what age?   6-15 y/o. **deciduous teeth appear around 6-24 months.  
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Long term side effects of the upper lip/ palate?   1.hearing loss. 2.chronic otitis media. 3.speech dificulties. 4.feeding problems. 5.improper tooth development.  
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When is the gingival tissue less elastic and more vulnerable?   Older age  
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Xerostomia   DRY MOUTH (decreased salivation) **Older Adults.  
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Exudative pharyngitis   (Tonsilitis)inflmmation/infection of the tonsils.  
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Peritonsillar abscess   causes: 1.Dysphagia. 2.drooling. 3.sore throat. 4.fever. 5.deviated uvula.  
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Torus Palatines   NORMAL. bony protuberance in the midline of the hard palate.  
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Oral Cancer   Ulcerative lesion that doesnt heal. **Can be painless and then painful, increase risk with EtOH and tobacco.  
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Oral Cancer: Benign Keratosis   Need biopsy to ensure benign  
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Oral Cancer: Lichen planus   BENIGN, white, intersecting lines.  
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Oral Cancer: Leukoplakia   premalignant, chronic irritation.  
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Niacin or Vit B12 deficiency   smooth red tongue.  
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