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Trigeminal Neuropathy/Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is the most common neuropathic pain involving the craniofacial region.[rx] It is characterized by sudden, brief, usually unilateral severe recurrent episodes of stabbing pain in the distribution of one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. Pain is usually described as stabbing, paroxysmal, electric shock-like, or burning pain…

Eyelid Colobomas result in a full-thickness defect of the eyelid: although the coloboma may occur anywhere on the eyelids, the most common site is at the junction of the medial and middle third of the upper eyelid. Eyelid colobomas are classified as traumatic (accidents, surgery) or congenital. Congenital colobomas may be isolated or may occur…

Facial nerve palsies are a common and significant presentation specifically to ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons but also in general medical practice. The facial nerve is a fundamental structure both for communication and emotion, and as such, functional impairment can lead to a significant deterioration in the quality of life.[rx] A key element in…

Crocodile Tears Syndrome/The term crocodile tears is derived from the ancient belief that crocodiles weep after killing their victims. “crocodile tears syndrome,” also known as Bogorad syndrome, is the shedding of tears while eating or drinking in patients recovering from Bell’s Palsy. It is also referred to as gustatory lacrimation.[rx][rx] Anatomy The anatomy of the…

Facial Nerve Repair there are three main options: direct end-to-end coaptation, coaptation with an interposition graft, and nerve transfer. Nerve transfer is not a nerve repair procedure, per se. However, it deserves mention because its goal is similar to nerve repair: reinnervation of the denervated tissue. Early after nerve injury, when the site of injury…

Facial nerve palsy is a common presentation to primary care providers, the emergency department, and otolaryngologists. Trauma accounts for 10% to 23% of all facial nerve palsies. It has implications on a patient’s quality of life due to the role the facial nerve has in multiple important processes. Alongside the emotional impact of facial expression, facial nerve…

Capillary hemangioma of infancy are the most common benign orbital neoplasms in children. Historically, they have been referred to by many names such as infantile hemangiomas, juvenile hemangiomas, hemangioblastomas or strawberry nevi. Currently, the universal vocabulary of capillary hemangioma is followed.[rx] Capillary hemangiomas and pyogenic granulomas are benign vascular neoplasms that are usually identified clinically by…

Infantile Hemangiomas/Hemangioma also knew as hemangiomas of infancy or infantile hemangiomas (IH), are the most common benign tumor of infancy[rx]. They are often called “strawberry marks” due to their clinical appearance. Endothelial cell proliferation results in hemangiomas. There are different types of hemangiomas. Congenital hemangiomas are visible at birth whereas infantile hemangiomas appear later in…

Hemangiomas of Infancy/Hemangioma also knew as hemangiomas of infancy or infantile hemangiomas (IH), are the most common benign tumor of infancy[rx]. They are often called “strawberry marks” due to their clinical appearance. Endothelial cell proliferation results in hemangiomas. There are different types of hemangiomas. Congenital hemangiomas are visible at birth whereas infantile hemangiomas appear later…

Hyderabadi Biryani is a popular variety of Biryani. The Hyderabadi Biryani is so named as it is seen mainly in the city of Hyderabad, India. The blending of Mughlai and Andhra cuisines in the kitchen of the Nizam (leader of the historical Hyderabad state), resulted in a dish called the Hyderabad Biryani. It, like other biryanis, is made using Basmati rice which is only…

10 types of Biryani You Must Know About/Katchi Biryani is the royal dish amongst all the exotic rice dishes of India and remains the dish to serve on all best and auspicious occasions. Whether one serves it to welcome house guests on their first day, or whether it be the main course of the menu…

Chondrosarcoma are malignant cartilaginous neoplasms with diverse morphological features and clinical behavior. They account for about 20% of all primary malignant tumors of the bone [rx]. They usually arise in the pelvis or long bones [rx]. Primary or conventional chondrosarcoma arises in preexisting normal bone and is distinguished from the rarer secondary tumors, which occur in a preexisting…