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Unusual ENT cases

Publication details

Ms S Ahmed, Miss S Ruane
Foundation Years Journal, volume 7, issue 4, p.71 (123Doc Education, London, April 2013)

Abstract

ENT medicine covers a variety of common pathologies from rhinosinusitis to tonsillitis. However it also encounters interesting and difficult cases that require prompt diagnosis, efficient investigation and effective management. As foundation doctors the presentation and management of such conditions can be challenging but maintaining a high clinical suspicion of unusual symptoms, signs and results with a willingness to seek expert, senior help will ensure optimum patient care. In this article some rare but noteworthy cases will be discussed, alongside a brief overview of literature surrounding the conditions.

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Authors

Ms S Ahmed

Consultant ENT surgeon
ENT department.
Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
Ashton Road.
Lancaster.
LA1 4RP.

Miss S Ruane

FY1 at Wythenshawe Hospital, UHSM.

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