Publications by authors named "Sunanda Devi Putta"
Introduction Hearing impairment in neonates and infants is a critical concern due to its potential to impede language acquisition, cognitive development, and overall quality of life. Brainstem-evoked response audiometry (BERA) stands out as a valuable diagnostic tool. The early detection of hearing impairments is paramount in neonatal care.
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- Clival osteomyelitis is a rare skull base infection mainly seen in older diabetics, often resulting from ear or sinus infections, and is characterized by symptoms like severe ear pain, fever, and nasal discharge.* -
- Diagnosis involves reviewing the patient’s history, physical exams, radiographic imaging, and identifying the causative pathogens, while treatment typically requires prolonged intravenous antibiotics and possibly surgery for severe cases.* -
- A case study of a 20-year-old girl highlighted the importance of early detection; she underwent successful transnasal drainage of a clival abscess caused by Streptococcus intermedius, followed by a smooth recovery with antibiotics.*
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- Pilomatricoma is a rare benign skin tumor that originates from hair follicle cells and can be mistaken for other lesions, like epidermal inclusion cysts.
- A 17-year-old girl had a swelling on her right ear that grew rapidly and was initially misdiagnosed, but ultrasonography revealed a well-defined cyst.
- After excision and histopathological examination, it was confirmed to be pilomatricoma, emphasizing the importance of early detection and complete removal to prevent complications.*
One of the most prevalent types of odontogenic cysts is a dentigerous cyst, which is usually connected to the crown of an immature tooth. We report the case of an 11-year-old boy, who had a swelling over his left cheek, which was determined to be a dentigerous cyst by radiological imaging and clinical examination. Over the course of two months, the peanut-sized mass grew to 3x2 cm.
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