EBEORL-HNS case studies
EBEORL-HNS · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The European Board Examination in Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (E.B.E. ORL-HNS) is a non-profit association operating under the umbrella of the UEMS (Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes). It was established in 2008 by the UEMS ORL Section and Board with the aim of harmonising specialist knowledge across Europe. The examination assesses the professional knowledge and competence of specialists across Europe and consists of two parts, designed to evaluate both theoretical understanding and clinical decision-making skills: Part I is a written exam and Part II is an oral exam. The EBEORL-HNS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,529 words.
1Progressive biphasic stridor in a toddler: when to scope
A 22-month-old girl is referred to your tertiary pediatric otolaryngology clinic with a 6-week history of progressive biphasic stridor. She was treated twice by her pediatrician for 'recurrent croup' with oral dexamethasone and antibiotics, with only transient improvement.
485 words, about 2 min2Sudden profound hearing loss in the only hearing ear
A 47-year-old right-handed woman presents to the emergency department with a 4-day history of sudden right-sided hearing loss and constant right tinnitus. She reports no vertigo, no otorrhea, and no recent noise exposure.
529 words, about 3 min3HPV-positive cystic neck mass with no visible primary
A 56-year-old man presents with a 3 cm painless right level II neck mass that has grown over 3 months. He has a 30 pack-year smoking history but quit 5 years ago.
533 words, about 3 min4Posterior epistaxis on a direct oral anticoagulant
A 72-year-old man with atrial fibrillation on apixaban 5 mg twice daily, hypertension, and moderate chronic kidney disease (eGFR 42 mL/min) is admitted with severe posterior epistaxis. He has had three episodes in 24 hours; anterior packing and chemical cautery by the emergency physician failed.
474 words, about 2 min5Bethesda IV thyroid nodule in a professional singer
A 38-year-old woman is referred with a 2.8 cm right thyroid nodule discovered incidentally. She has no compressive symptoms, no family history of thyroid cancer, and no neck irradiation.
508 words, about 3 min