Category Otolaryngology

Skull Base Osteopetrosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Rare heritable metabolic bone disease with defective bone remodeling resulting in overproduction of immature bone Autosomal recessive osteopetrosis (AROP): Childhood severe form Autosomal dominant osteopetrosis (ADOP): Adult benign, less severe form You’re Reading a Preview Become a…

Skull Base Fibrous Dysplasia

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Congenital disorder with defect in osteoblastic differentiation and maturation, resulting in progressive replacement of normal cancellous bone by mixture of fibrous tissue and immature woven bone You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for…

Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Cavernous sinus (CS) thrombosis/thrombophlebitis (CST) CST: Blood clot in CS ± infection/thrombophlebitis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…