Case Study: VACTERL Association in a Newborn Female with Imperforate Anus
Newborn female with VACTERL association, imperforate anus, and perianal skin tag identified at birth. Patient transferred for surgical intervention and further workup due to associated abnormalities. Imaging studies show multiple sacral vertebral anomalies. Differential diagnosis includes genetic sy
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Understanding Pharyngeal Suppuration and Abscesses
Pharyngeal suppuration and abscesses, such as peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy), parapharyngeal abscess, and retropharyngeal abscess, can present with symptoms like pain, fever, trismus, and neck swelling. Complications may include laryngeal edema and mediastinitis. Treatment involves systemic antibiot
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Management of Quittor in Equine Medicine
Quittor is a condition in horses characterized by necrosis of lateral cartilage, leading to sinus openings in the coronet region. It can result from infections, pastern region necrosis, or suppuration from neighboring lesions. Symptoms include swollen coronet with sinus openings, potentially leading
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Perianal Suppuration: Abscess & Fistula Overview
Anorectal suppuration can lead to acute anal sepsis (abscess) or chronic anal fistula. This condition involves glandular secretions, infection, and suppuration, often originating from cryptoglandular sources. It can be caused by various specific conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, T
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