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Peritonsillar Abscess Model for Ultrasound Diagnosis Using Inexpensive Materials

Mustafa N Rasheed, BS^*, Keel E Coleman, MD^* and Timothy J Fortuna, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J86G9P Issue 5:1 No ratings yet.

By the end of this instructional session learners should be able to: 1) identify and discuss the indications, contraindications, and complications associated with peritonsillar abscesses, 2) properly identify and measure a PTA through ultrasound, and 3) competently perform ultrasound-guided peritonsillar abscess drainage on a simulator and remove fluid.

Case Report: Acute Supraglottitis

Jamie Robin Chu, MD^* and Jonathan G Rogg, MD, MBA^{^}

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8006V Issue 5:1 No ratings yet.

On arrival, radiographs of the neck soft tissues were obtained, which showed a markedly enlarged epiglottic shadow (red arrow) concerning for epiglottitis. A computed tomography scan of the neck soft tissues with contrast was then obtained which revealed edematous mucosal thickening of the oropharynx (blue arrow) and supraglottic larynx (green arrow) including the epiglottis (purple arrow) concerning for acute infectious pharyngitis and supraglottic laryngitis with severe narrowing of the supraglottic laryngeal lumen, as well as associated extensive inflammation and edema of the superficial and deep left neck spaces. The patient’s white blood cell count was elevated to 25.7x109/L with 87% neutrophils. Her rapid strep test was positive. Otolaryngology was consulted and performed a bedside flexible laryngoscopy which showed significant edema of the epiglottis (orange arrow), vocal cords (white arrow), and arytenoids (black arrow), left greater than right. Based on the findings and concern for impending respiratory failure, the patient received an awake fiberoptic intubation by anesthesia at the bedside.

ENT Infectious Disease Visual EM

Abdominal Pain with Black Tongue

David A Adler, MD^* and Isabel M Algaze Gonzalez, MD^{^}

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8XS7JIssue 4:1 No ratings yet.

Patient’s tongue had a black discoloration, without elongated filiform papillae. We could not appreciate lymphadenopathy. His abdomen was tender to palpation.

ENT Visual EM

Facial Fracture Induced Periorbital Emphysema

Hamid Ehsani-Nia, DO^* and Robert Eisenstein, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8F05HIssue 3:4 No ratings yet.

Physical exam showed marked left palpebral subcutaneous crepitus, as well as bulbar and palpebral conjunctival bulging. Visual acuity was normal with intact extraocular movements, and normal pupillary exam. Computed tomography (CT) imaging of the face was obtained and revealed multiple displaced fractures involving the left orbital floor and zygomatic arch associated with moderate periorbital and postseptal extraconal gas, resulting in orbital proptosis.

ENT Trauma Visual EM

Foreign Body in Maxillary Sinus: A Rare Case of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Richard Barnett, DO^* and Meigra Chin, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J85H09Issue 3:4 No ratings yet.

Computed tomography (CT) sinus with contrast demonstrated complete opacification of left paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity, and a linear radiopacity within the left maxillary sinus consistent with a foreign body. There were additi