Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata, also known as spot baldness, is a condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body. [1] Often it results in a few bald spots on the scalp, each about the size of a coin. [2] Psychological stress may result. [2] People are generally otherwise healthy. [2] In a few cases, all the hair[…][en.wikipedia.org]
Ludwig's Angina
Tongue protrusion culminating in rapid and progressive airway obstruction. 11. As disease continues – swelling of neck , edema of glottis occur Causes serious risk of[slideshare.net]
During the following hours, neck and tongue edema developed. He was started on broad-spectrum antibiotics empirically.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The swelling and induration of the anterior neck, described as brawny edema, begins under the mandible and extends down to the level of the hyoid bone.[journals.lww.com]
Peritonsillar Abscess
During this period, the patient became more uncomfortable, and edema and erythema of the anterior neck were noted.[anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]
Computed tomography of the soft tissues of the neck revealed a right PTA with significant right-sided parapharyngeal edema and hydropic uvula, but no extension of the abscess[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
His neck CT scan showed extensive soft tissue edema along the nasopharynx and orophyarnx involving the prevertebral and parapharyngeal spaces, in addition to a left peritonsillar[casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Edema in the neck or upper chest may compress the trachea, cause airway obstruction, and require emergency endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy. 1 If your patient develops[journals.lww.com]
There was no pallor, cyanosis, jaundice, lymphadenopathy, pedal edema or clubbing. Her oral and throat examination was normal.[casereports.in]
Your physical assessment will generally reveal edema of the affected area along with subcutaneous crepitus—a crackling sensation under the skin during palpation.[journals.lww.com]
Retropharyngeal Abscess
In complex cases, an emergency tracheotomy may be required to prevent upper airway obstruction caused by edema in the neck.[en.wikipedia.org]
The edema is most pronounced in the head and neck. Epiglottitis causes fever, difficulty swallowing, drooling, and stridor.[aafp.org]
Enlarge Print Summary Table Condition Characteristics Angioedema Painless nonpitting edema most pronounced in the head and neck Epiglotittis Fever, difficulty swallowing,[aafp.org]
Parapharyngeal Abscess
However, CT scan is not specific in differentiating an abscess from cellulitis or inflammatory edema.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
How to treat KD mimicking deep neck abscess is a challenging question.[journals.lww.com]
Torticolis Retropharyngeal edema and swollen lymph nodes causing the laxity of the ligaments and structures at the atlantoaxial level resulting asymmetrical head or neck position[explainmedicine.com]
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Increased Venous pressure Edema of head, neck, arms and upper chest Dilated veins on chest wall Pleural/ pericardial effusion Cerebral edema/ increased IC pressure 18.[slideshare.net]
In summary, facial edema, dilated head, neck, and chest veins, dyspnea, cough, and in some cases, orthopnea are the most common symptoms of SVCS.[rc.rcjournal.com]
Facial edema, dyspnea, cough, dysphagia together with neck and upper extremity distension are most frequently reported.[symptoma.com]
Traumatic Asphyxia
The patient had facial purple congestion, diffuse head and neck edema and petechiae in the entire face, neck and upper chest (Figure 1).[ijcasereportsandimages.com]
Traumatic asphyxia is cervicofacial cyanosis and edema and petechial hemorrhages of the face, neck, and upper chest that happens because of a compressive compel to the thoracoabdominal[imedpub.com]
Patient with facial cyanosis and edema with cutaneous petechiae, subconjuctival hemmorhages, and echymosis across the anterior neck.[westjem.com]
Mediastinal Emphysema
There was no pallor, cyanosis, jaundice, lymphadenopathy, pedal edema or clubbing. Her oral and throat examination was normal.[casereports.in]
Pallor, icterus, cyanosis, jugular venous pressure, lymphadenopathy, and pedal edema were negative.[mjdrdypu.org]
There was swelling around her neck and shoulder region bilaterally. On palpation crepitations were present. There were no such findings on chest wall or abdomen.[casereports.in]
Mediastinal Abscess
All clinicians evaluating a "sore throat" should consider neck edema or gas on neck radiograms as evidence of cervical abscess, and subsequent widening of the mediastinum[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Cricothyroidotomy is usually not a good option with in patients with massive neck edema.[utmb.edu]
During this period, the patient became more uncomfortable, and edema and erythema of the anterior neck were noted.[anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]