17 Questions
What is the main treatment for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss?
High dose steroids
Which population group should be cautious about the use of high dose steroids in the treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss?
Elderly
What percentage of individuals with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss spontaneously recover?
50%
What is the risk factor for the development of an acoustic neuroma?
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2)
What cells are implicated in the growth of an acoustic neuroma?
Schwann cells
How long does it take for acoustic neuromas to grow large enough to cause signs and symptoms?
Years
What is one of the most common types of benign tumors causing intracranial tumors in adults?
Acoustic neuroma
Which subtype of melanoma is associated with a higher rate of local recurrence and regional lymph node disease when arising on the face and scalp?
Nodular melanomas
What is the incidence of melanoma in the USA per 100,000 people?
21
What dictates the treatment of melanoma?
Genotype of the tumor
Which of the following features should raise suspicion in a mole?
Suspicious features shown in Figure 51
In melanoma, what condition benefits greatly from the advent of immunotherapy?
Melanoma
Which areas may have superior cosmetic results with radiotherapy for certain types of skin cancers?
Lower eyelid and inner canthus
What type of tumors require a wider surgical margin or Mohs' micrographic surgery according to the text?
>6mm tumors
For what reason might radiotherapy be indicated over surgery for very large tumors?
When surgery would cause high morbidity
Which characteristics are common risk factors associated with melanoma development?
Red hair or skin that burns in the sun
What type of melanoma comprises around 70% of all cases?
Superficial spreading melanomas
Explore the risk factors and symptoms associated with Otitis Media in children, including environmental factors like exposure to smoke, bottle feeding, and pacifier use. Learn about the common symptoms such as poor listening skills, delayed language development, and recurrent ear infections.
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