ABOHNS Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology case studies
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Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology is a focused practice designation within otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, administered by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS). It is intended for diplomates who manage children with complicated airway, otologic, and head and neck problems-patients whose care demands more than routine general ENT judgment, including syndromic, premature, technology-dependent, and multiply-operated children. The ABOHNS Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,414 words.
1The 11-Month-Old with Stridor That Worsens When Fed
An 11-month-old, 8.2 kg (weight-for-age 5th percentile), presents with a 6-week history of biphasic stridor that is worse when feeding and when supine, and better when prone. There is no history of intubation, no fever, and no drooling.
622 words, about 3 min2The 4-Year-Old with a Neck Mass and a Normal Ultrasound
A 4-year-old presents with a 2.5 cm, firm, nontender left level II neck mass first noticed 5 weeks ago. There is no fever, no weight loss, and no night sweats.
499 words, about 2 min3The 6-Year-Old with Recurrent Otitis Media and a Language Delay
A 6-year-old is referred for 4 episodes of acute otitis media in the past 12 months and persistent middle-ear effusion for 4 months. Pure-tone audiometry shows a 25-30 dB conductive loss bilaterally; tympanometry is type B bilaterally.
524 words, about 3 min4The 14-Year-Old with Unilateral Hearing Loss and a Normal Exam
A 14-year-old presents with a 3-month history of left-sided hearing loss and occasional tinnitus. Otoscopy is normal; tuning fork testing lateralizes to the right with air conduction greater than bone conduction on the right.
330 words, about 2 min5The 2-Year-Old with a Cleft Palate and Persistent Otorrhea
A 2-year-old with a repaired cleft palate presents with 3 months of persistent bilateral otorrhea despite oral antibiotics and topical drops. Tympanostomy tubes were placed 8 months ago.
439 words, about 2 min