Top 3 Plastic Surgery Resources, How to Assess a Breast, & New “Lessons”
Also: Sunday quiz, tuberous breast deformity, and evidence on capsular contracture.
Congenital Brachial Plexus Palsy: Anatomy, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Congenital Brachial Plexus Palsy: Upper limb movement loss at birth, often from birthing traction. Early surgical exploration recommended if no biceps function after 3 months.
Overview of Breast Augmentation: Implants, Surgery, & Complications
Breast augmentation uses implants to enhance size and shape, with techniques tailored to patient needs and potential complications like BIA-ALCL.
Giant Cell Tumours of the Tendon Sheath: Presentation, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Giant Cell Tumours are neoplastic lesions on tendon sheaths, often in hands. Diagnosed via physical exam and imaging, often treated with surgical excision. Recurrence is common.
Glomus Tumours - Clinical Scenario
A patient presents with severe, sharp thumb pain and bluish nail discoloration, suggesting a glomus tumor.
Toxic Quizzing, Sunday Quiz Round 1, Dupuytren's Management Tips.
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Glomus Tumours: Pathology, Diagnosis, & Management
A glomus tumor is a benign lesion from glomus cells in the Sucquet-Hoyer canal, often causing severe pain in young adults’ nail beds or palms. It aids in thermoregulation. Diagnosis involves imaging and histology. Excision is the main treatment; for multiple lesions, consider laser or sclerotherapy.
Congenital Brachial Plexus Palsy - Clinical Scenario
A newborn presents with a limp left arm since delivery, suspected of congenital brachial plexus palsy.
Sternal Wound Infections - Clinical Scenario
A 57-year-old woman presents with signs of deep sternal wound infection (DSWI).
Dupuytren's Disease - Clinical Scenario
A 65-year-old male farmer presents with stiffness and contracture in his middle finger, impacting daily activities.
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome - Clinical Scenario
A 45-year-old male experiences numbness and tingling in his right ring and little fingers, suggesting ulnar tunnel syndrome.
Pronator Syndrome - Clinical Scenario
A 52-year-old woman presents with numbness in her right thumb, index, and middle finger, and pain in the anterior forearm.
Poland Syndrome - Clinical Scenario
A 2-month-old presents with right chest wall hypoplasia and syndactyly of three middle digits.
Micro Focus: Venous Congestion, Breast Algorithms, & Chest Wall Recon
Also: Key research motivation, new pod drop, & Sunday quiz leaderboard.
Sternal Wound Infections: Classification, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Sternal wound infections (SWIs) are classified into superficial and deep infections. Diagnosis involves clinical evaluation, lab tests, and imaging. Treatment includes antibiotics, debridement, and flap reconstruction.
Dupuytren's Disease: Pathoanatomy, Clinical Assessment, & Management
Dupuytren's disease causes progressive hand contractures from fibrous nodules in the palm. Common in older Northern European men, it's linked to genetics and manual labor. Diagnosis is clinical, with treatments including collagenase injections, needle aponeurotomy, or surgery.
Gynaecomastia - Clinical Case
Gynaecomastia Case: A 35-year-old man presents with 6-month breast enlargement. Objectives include history-taking, identifying investigations, and treatment options.
FBI Stops Simultaneous Surgery, Final Week of the Sunday Quiz, & Melanomas
Also: Upcoming podcast episode and a new article on gynaecomastia.
Gynaecomastia: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Gynecomastia is male breast enlargement due to glandular growth and fat, caused by hormonal imbalances. It often presents as painless and bilateral. Diagnosis involves history, tests, and imaging. Treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and medication to surgery for persistent cases.
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Poland Syndrome: Aetiology, Presentation, & Management
Poland syndrome is a congenital condition involving unilateral chest wall deformity and hand anomalies. It can be managed surgically for functional and aesthetic improvement.
Pre-Rounding is overrated, burn complications & fluid resuscitation
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Basal Cell Carcinomas, New Monthly “Journal”, & 3 Trending Articles
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Hemifacial Microsomia: Definition, Classification, & Treatment
Hemifacial microsomia is the commonest craniofacial abnormality. This article details the genetics, clinical features, classifications and management.
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