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It is cystic swelling developed in the remnant of the thyroglossal tract. A portion of the thyroglossal duct may remain patent which gives rise to a cystic swelling due to accumulation of secretions and this is known as thyroglossal cyst. It...

A cystic lateral swelling of neck may be due to cold abscess. Cold abscess is an abscess which arises from tuberculous origin. It is called cold as it is not as hot and red as pyogenic abscess. It is also much less painful than pyogenic...

Lip cancer accounts for 15% of all malignant diseases of face and head. Lower lip is affected in more than upper lip and cancer at one of the angles of the mouth. Males are affected more. Incidence increases with advancing age with highest...

Precervical sinus normally disappears. But if this sinus persists after birth, it forms a cystic swelling at the upper part of the neck, which is called branchial cyst. Wall of the cyst contains large amount of lymphoid tissue. Because of this the...

It is a derangement of the normal process of bone growth which occurs at various ossification centers during the period of greatest activity. Causes- 1.   Trauma- A history of preceding injury can be obtained in majority of cases. 2.   More...

It may be injured in the axilla or in the radial groove. Its main branch, the posterior interosseous nerve may be injured at the elbow. Causes- 1.   In the axilla- Crutch palsy. Fractures and dislocations of upper end of the humerus, or by...

The diabetics possess distinct problems, which make their limbs more liable to gangrene formation. Causes- 1.   Sugar laden tissues of the diabetics lower their resistance to infection. So these patients are more susceptible to infection. 2.  ...

Skin is the most common site of malignant melanoma. A malignant melanoma may arise- 1.   In a preexisting pigmented naevus, either in junctional naevus, compound naevus or in Hutchinson’s lentigo. 2.   De novo in apparently normal skin. Causes-...

Lymphangioma is localized cluster of dilated lymph sacs in the skin and a subcutaneous tissue which cannot connect into the normal lymph system grows into lymphangioma. Types- 1.   Superficial variant – appear as small blisters. 2.   Deep...

Any person can come across depression at any stage of life. Feeling loneliness and bored is part of everyone’s life. It is quite normal that people become sad at crucial times when something hurts them. Though natural, it can lead to complications...