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Papillomacular bundle

Bundle of nerve fibers (retinal ganglion cells) which carry visual impulses from the macula to the optic nerve The word ‘papilla’ here stands for the blind spot –

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Medical polypectomy

Overview Medical polypectomy refers to medical treatment for nasal polyps It is used mostly for ethmoidal polyp as allergy is considered as an etiological factor in them Drugs

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Samter's triad

Samter’s triad is a condition characterised by: Asthma Nasal polyps Aspirin intolerance Clinical course Starts as nasal symptoms of sneezing, running nose and congestion Progresses to asthma and

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How to differentiate nasal polyp from turbinate hypertrophy?

Nasal polyp Turbinate hypertrophy Colour Pale Pink Consistency Soft Hard Sensitivity to probing Insensitive Sensitive Mobility Mobile Immobile Decongestant test No change Shrinks in size

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Nasal polyp – Differential diagnosis

Nasal polyps are non neoplastic masses of nasal or sinus mucosa. The differential diagnosis for nasal polyp are: Hypertrophic turbinates – (see how How to differentiate nasal polyp

Preventive medicine

Modified Leprosy Elimination Campaign

When the performance of the National Leprosy Eradication Program (NLEP) was assessed in 1997, it was found that some states were lagging behind, although the progress was satisfactory

Acronyms

MLEC – Acronym

MLEC stands for: Modified leprosy elimination campaign

Ophthalmology

Difference between conjunctival congestion and circumcorneal congestion

It is important to differentiate between conjunctival congestion and circumcorneal congestion as they are seen in different diseases and recognising this is necessary to initiate appropriate treatment. Conjunctival congestion Circumcorneal

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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) vs Nasal discharge – Differences

Watery discharge from the nose can occur in cases of CSF rhinorrhoea and allergic rhinitis (also in other causes of increased mucus secretion in nose). It is important

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