AOBOO Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology-HNS case studies
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The AOBOO Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology-HNS examination is a board certification assessment administered by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology for osteopathic physicians who have completed approved residency training in either ophthalmology or otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. Candidates are typically graduating residents, fellows, or practicing physicians seeking initial certification or maintenance of certification. The AOBOO Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology-HNS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,142 words.
1Post-cataract surgery corneal edema with counting fingers vision on POD 1
A 74-year-old man with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.9%) and prior endothelial guttata undergoes uncomplicated phacoemulsification with in-the-bag posterior chamber IOL in the right eye. The surgeon notes dense nuclear sclerosis and uses standard phaco power with a 2.75 mm temporal clear corneal incision.
505 words, about 3 min2Painless vision loss with altitudinal defect and disc edema in a patient on anticoagulation
A 68-year-old woman with hypertension and atrial fibrillation on warfarin (INR 2.8) presents with sudden painless loss of the superior visual field in the left eye noted on waking. Acuity is 20/40 left and 20/25 right.
441 words, about 2 min3Recurrent acute otitis media with effusion in a child with a cleft palate
A 3-year-old girl with a repaired cleft palate presents with 4 episodes of acute otitis media in the past 12 months and persistent bilateral middle ear effusion. She has mild speech delay and hearing concerns at daycare.
404 words, about 2 min4Neck mass with hoarseness and a smoking history: workup sequencing
A 61-year-old man with a 40 pack-year smoking history presents with a 3 cm firm, nontender left level II neck mass present for 6 weeks, new hoarseness, and a sensation of a lump in the throat. He has no dysphagia, weight loss, or fever.
427 words, about 2 min5Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps unresponsive to medical therapy in a patient with asthma
A 45-year-old woman with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), asthma, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps has had two prior endoscopic sinus surgeries. She now has recurrent polyposis, anosmia, and daily nasal obstruction despite 3 months of high-volume saline irrigation, intranasal corticosteroids, and a short course of oral prednisone.
365 words, about 2 min