Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy: Parry Romberg Disease

Progressive Hemifacial atrophy is the progressive wasting of facial structures. This article details the causes, clinical features and management.

Head and Neck

Schwannoma: Anatomy, Clinical Characteristics, & Management

Schwannomas are benign tumors originating from Schwann cells, causing pain, numbness, or weakness due to nerve compression. They are encapsulated, often affecting a single nerve fascicle. Surgical excision is indicated for symptomatic cases, with rare recurrence and excellent prognosis.

Craniofacial Clefts: Tessier Classification, Types, & Management

Craniofacial clefts are skeletal and soft-tissue abnormalities. This article details the Tessier Classification, types of clefts and their management.

Head and Neck

Fluid Resuscitation in Burns: Formulas, Indications, & Fluids

Burns Fluid resuscitation aims to restore volume and preserve perfusion. This article details indications, types of fluids, formula calculations and complications.

Burns

Spitz Naevus - Clinical Scenario

An 8-year-old girl presents with a growing, pale pink mole on her face. Dermoscopic examination shows a symmetric pattern with rounded structures, suggesting a classic Spitz nevus. Management includes regular monitoring and possible excision if changes are observed.

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Spitz Naevus: Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, & Management

Spitz nevus is a rare, benign melanocytic neoplasm in children, accounting for ~1% of childhood nevi. Characterized by larger melanocytes and Kamino bodies, it appears as dome-shaped papules with uniform pigmentation. Management varies by age and lesion changes, from monitoring to excision biopsy.

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Electrical Burns: Causes, Complications, & Management

Electrical Burns can be high voltage, low voltage, direct, or alternating current. They cause skin and deep tissue injury. This article details their causes, management, and complications.

Burns

Neck Dissection: Types, Anatomy, Indications, & Complications

Neck dissections are described as radical, extended, modified, and selective. This article details the indications, anatomy, and complications of neck dissections.

Head and Neck

Tumours of the Oral Cavity: Types, Staging, Treatment, & Anatomy

Tumours of the oral cavity are most commonly squamous cell carcinoma. This article details anatomy, staging, surgical, and reconstructive options.

Head and Neck

Chemical Burns: Types, Complications, & Management

The most common chemical burns are acids and alkalis. This article details their mechanisms, clinical features, and management.

Burns

Burn Complications: Organ Failure, Metabolism, & Nutrition

Burns result in local and systemic complications. This article details these complications and management in burn patients.

Burns

Ring Avulsion Injury - Clinical Scenario

A 37-year-old construction worker suffers a ring avulsion injury to his middle finger, classified and managed using Urbaniak's system.

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Seymour Fracture - Clinical Scenario

A 5-year-old presenting with nail avulsion in the middle finger likely has a Seymour fracture. This clinical case focuses on clinical assessment, investigations, treatment and complications

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Thumb MCPJ UCL Injury: Thumb Anatomy, Diagnosis, & Management

Thumb MCPJ UCL injuries range is typically diagnosed with stress tests and imaging. Conservative treatment for partial tears to surgical repair for complete tears and avulsions.

Upper Limbs

Seymour Fracture: Causes, Clinical Features, & Treatment

Seymour fractures are open, displaced distal phalangeal fractures in children, often caused by crushing injuries and associated with nail bed damage. Treatment includes irrigation, debridement, reduction, fixation, and antibiotics.

Upper Limbs

Ring Avulsion Injury: Mechanisms, Classification, & Management

Ring avulsion injuries range from lacerations to amputation, typically caused by a ring catching on an object. Proper assessment and treatment depend on the severity, involving everything from suturing to amputation.

Upper Limbs

Thumb MCPJ UCL Injury - Clinical Scenario

A 33-year-old skier presents with thumb pain after a fall causing radial deviation. Suspected acute UCL injury prompts differential diagnosis, valgus stress tests, and imaging.

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Salivary Gland Tumours: Classifying, Anatomy, & Treatment

Salivary gland tumours involve the parotid, submandibular, sublingual, and minor glands. This article details the anatomy, classifications and treatment options.

Head and Neck

Facial Nerve Anatomy: Course, Branches, & Variations

The facial nerve has intracranial, intratemporal and extracranial anatomical sections. This article details the origin, course, branches and variations of the facial nerve.

Anatomy

Mandibular Defects: Classification & Reconstruction

Mandibular defects are classified and reconstructed based on their location and size. This article details the anatomy, classifications, and reconstructive algorithms.

Head and Neck

Anatomy of the Lip: Muscles, Nerves, Arteries, & Function

The lip is a composite soft tissue structure of the skin, muscle and mucosa. This article details lip innervation, blood supply, muscles and function.

Anatomy

Radial Artery Forearm Flap: Anatomy, Elevation, & Complications

The radial artery forearm flap is a fasciocutaneous flap. This article details the flap's anatomy, elevation, and dissection.

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