Differential Diagnosis in Otolaryngology
Beschreibung:
Pinpoint the correct diagnosis with this user-friendly guide to differential diagnosis in otolaryngology
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Designed as a practical resource for rapid and accurate diagnosis in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery, this comprehensive manual uses an innovative format that simulates what physicians experience in daily practice. Each symptom-based chapter opens with the patient's presentation followed by an easily accessible list of potential diagnoses and supplementary data on the features of the different diseases to help the user correctly identify the problem.
Features:
- Chapters labeled by signs and symptoms - not by disease - enable quick clinical reference
- In-depth coverage of the diagnostic evaluation, including PET/CT of the head and neck, allergy and immunologic evaluation, key information on how to assess a variety of complaints, and much more
- Numerous cross-references throughout the text clearly link different symptoms and diseases to provide a solid understanding of each diagnosis
- 82 high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs, including 52 in full-color, demonstrate lesions and diseases
- Well-organized tables of rare diseases and syndromes aid rapid review
Differential Diagnosis in Otolaryngology is a must-have reference and refresher for clinicians in otolaryngology who need to update their knowledge of their own and other subspecialties in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. It is also a valuable tool for otolaryngology residents and fellows as they prepare for daily practice or study for exams.
Section I Diagnostic Evaluation
Chapter 1: Evaluation in Otology and Neurotology
Chapter 2: Evaluation in Rhinology
Chapter 3: Evaluation of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
Chapter 4: Evaluation of the Voice
Chapter 5: Allergy and Immunologic Evaluation
Chapter 6: Evaluation in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chapter 7: The State of the Art in Head and Neck Imaging
Chapter 8: Positron Emission TomographyâEUR"Computed Tomography
Section II Differential Diagnosis in Adult Otology and Neurotology
Chapter 9: Unilateral Slowly Progressive Hearing Loss
Chapter 10: Unilateral Sudden Hearing Loss
Chapter 11: Bilateral Slow-Onset Hearing Loss
Chapter 12: Purulent Otorrhea
Chapter 13: Bloody Otorrhea
Chapter 14: Itchy Ear
Chapter 15: Auricular Mass or Skin Change of the Auricle
Chapter 16: Primary Otalgia
Chapter 17: Referred Otalgia
Chapter 18: Vertigo and Disequilibrium
Chapter 19: Tinnitus
Chapter 20: Facial Nerve Dysfunction
Section III Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Otology and Neurotology
Chapter 21: Otalgia in Children
Chapter 22: Otorrhea or Bleeding from the Ear in Children
Chapter 23: Vertigo and Disequilibrium in Children
Chapter 24: Hearing Loss in Children
Chapter 25: Tinnitus in Children
Chapter 26: Facial Paralysis in Children
Section IV Differential Diagnosis in Adult Rhinology and Sinus Disease
Chapter 27: Nasal Obstruction
Chapter 28: Rhinorrhea
Chapter 29: Epistaxis
Chapter 30: Nasal or Sinus Mass
Chapter 31: Anosmia and Olfactory Disturbance
Chapter 32: Foul Odor
Section V Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Rhinology and Sinus Disease
Chapter 33: Nasal Obstruction in Children
Section VI Differential Diagnosis in the Oral Cavity (Adult and Pediatric)
Chapter 34: Oral Pain
Chapter 35: Oral Inflammation
Chapter 36: Mucosal Ulceration or Lesion
Chapter 37: Mass in the Oral Cavity
Chapter 38: Neurological Dysfunction (Including Taste and Dysarthria)
Chapter 39: Salivary Disturbance (Xerostomia, Sialorrhea) and Halitosis
Section VII Differential Diagnosis in the Larynx, Pharynx, Trachea, and Esophagus (Adult and Pediatric)
Chapter 40: Sore Throat
Chapter 41: Throat Ulcer or Lesion
Chapter 42: Throat Mass
Chapter 43: Hoarseness and Voice Change (Breathy, Tremulous)
Chapter 44: Cough or Hemoptysis
Chapter 45: Airway Obstruction (Noisy Breathing, Stridor, Dyspnea)
Chapter 46: Snoring and Other Breathing Problems During Sleep
Chapter 47: Odynophagia
Chapter 48: Dysphagia
Chapter 49: Aspiration
Chapter 50: Throat Clearing and Globus Sensation
Chapter 51: Regurgitation/Hematemesis
Section VIII Differential Diagnosis of the Adult Skin, Face, and Neck, Including the Thyroid and Parathyroid
Chapter 52: Rash or Itching
Chapter 53: Ulceration
Chapter 54: Lesion (Nonpigmented or Pigmented)
Chapter 55: Vascular Lesion/Birthmark
Chapter 56: Facial Asymmetry (Including Paralysis)
Chapter 57: Swelling/Edema (Periorbital, Nose, Cheek, Jaw)
Chapter 58: Facial Mass (Cutaneous, Subcutaneous, Periorbital)
Chapter 59: Parotid Mass
Chapter 60: Neck Mass
Chapter 61: Thyroid Abnormality
Chapter 62: Parathyroid Abnormality
Chapter 63: Neck Pain/Torticollis
Chapter 64: Neck Swelling/Edema/Erythema
Chapter 65: Fistula (Neck or Face)
Section IX Differential Diagnosis of Pediatric Skin, Face, and Neck Disorders
Chapter 66: Rash in Children
Chapter 67: Lesions of the Face and Neck in Children
Chapter 68: Masses of the Face and Neck in Children
Chapter 69: Skin Infection in Children
Chapter 70: Fistula/Sinus in Children
Chapter 71: Facial Asymmetry in Children
Section X Differential Diagnosis in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, Trauma, and Reconst