Fungal Osteomyelitis of Temporomandibular Joint and Skull Base Caused by Chronic Otitis Media

Chronic otitis media (COM) is a chronic inflammatory disease which affects the middle ear, mastoid cavity. It presents hearing loss, ear pain, dizziness, headache, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) inflammation and intracranial complication. Intracranial complications such as skull base osteomyelitis (SBO) may occur secondary to COM due to transmission of infection by a number of possible routes. SBO is an uncommon condition with a significant morbidity and mortality if not treated in the early stages. We report a-67-year-old male patient with diabetes and untreated COM who presented atypical severe TMJ, periorbital and postmandibular pain. By computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and whole body bone scan (WBBS), he was diagnosed with SBO spreading from untreated COM via infective arthritis of TMJ. Through this case, we suggest proper utilization of diagnostic imaging, especially CT or MRI for the early detection of SBO in the case of COM accompanying with the greater risk of infection developments such as diabetes.ope

Some Aspects of Trauma and Soft Tissue Surgery in the Dog and Cat

A retrospective study of 104 road traffic accident cases in the dog and cat, referred to Glasgow University Veterinary Hospital between January 1986 and December 1990, was carried out

Revision topics in otology

This e book covers all important topics in otology. Frequently asked exam questions are discussed in detail in this e book. This book will help students of otolaryngology during their exam preparations. This record was migrated from the OpenDepot repository service in June, 2017 before shutting down

Detailed diagnoses and procedures, National Hospital Discharge Survey, 1993

Written by Edmund J. Graves."October 1995."Also available via the World Wide Web.Includes bibliographical references (p. 3)

Prevalence and Aetiology of Otomycosis in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences

INTRODUCTION: Fungi constitute a large diverse group of about 120,000 heterotrophic organism that differ characteristically from plants , bacteria and other protists in that it contains chitin in their cell walls. Most of the fungi are found as saprophytes in the soil and in decaying plant material, of which nearly 50,000 species have clinical importance. The virulence of the fungi is attributed to the fact that the fungus can grow in human body temperature (37oc) and the ability to produce various toxins and enzymes within the host and thus makes it pathological. Otomycosis can be a chronic or sub-acute, non-contagious, recurrent superficial mycotic infection of the external ear (pinna and external Auditory canal or both). It can also infect the middle ear in cases of post mastoidectomy or fenesteration patient. However deep fungal infections and systemic mycosis involving the ear are extremely uncommon. AIM OF THE STUDY: 1. To study the prevalence of Otomycosis in patients suspected of otomycosis attending in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences. 2. To identify the pre disposing factors involved in the cases of otomycosis. 3. To evaluate the various presenting symptoms in patients with otomycosis. 4. To identify common isolates which is prevalent in our institution and various etiology for the same. OBJECTIVES: 1. To study the prevalence of Otomycosis and its aetiology in patients attending in our institution (Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences.) 2. To analyse the common causative organisms. METHODOLOGY: The study was a hospital based cross sectional study conducted in the department of ENT, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Kanyakumari from December 2017 to October 2019 (Approximately 18 months). A total of 50 patients with the suspected otoscopic evidence of fungal debris were selected through clinical history, the predisposing factors and examination under 10% KOH study microscope was done, for the etiology of common isolates the same was and sent for fungal cultures. RISKS AND BENEFITS OF THE STUDY: • Benefits: Appropriate early diagnosis of causative factors for SNHL in diabetics to ensure prompt and effective management and to avoid or minimize the occurrence of complications. • No risks so far have been detected following the study. CONCLUSION: The incidence of Otomycosis is more during monsoon period. Females are more affected. Unilateral incidence of disease is common. CSOM is the most common predisposing factor. Candida albicans is the most common fungal isolate. aspergillus flavus is the most common isolate in agriculturists and labourers (outdoor workers). Aspergillus niger is the common fungal isolate in females. Systemic illness play an important role in the recurrence of otomycosis. Inadequate aural toilet plays a role in recurrence

Detailed diagnoses and procedures, National Hospital Discharge Survey, 1992

"August 1994."Also available via the World Wide Web.Includes bibliographical references (p. 4)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialized branch of dentistry that deals with the surgical management of various head and neck pathologies. The specialty focuses on reconstructive surgery of the oro-facial region, surgery of facial trauma, the oral cavity and jaws, dental implants as well as cosmetic surgery. As such, surgeons in this field require extensive knowledge of not only these various surgical procedures but also head and neck anatomy. This book provides comprehensive information on both. Its goal is to educate oral and maxillofacial surgeons to enable them to treat a wide range of conditions and diseases using the most current surgical trends

Detailed diagnoses and procedures, National Hospital Discharge Survey, 1990

"June 1992."DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 92-1774.Also available via the World Wide Web.Includes bibliographical references (p. 3)