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That's completely okay. In fact, I think that was the right decision. Larynx anatomy is harder than vocal cord disorders and forms the foundation for understanding vocal cord pathology. So you haven't lost anything by doing it first. Here's your updated plan. ✅ Today ✔ Larynx anatomy (Done) ❌ Stop ENT now. 😴 Sleep and focus on your General Surgery exam tomorrow. Don't try to squeeze in vocal cord disorders tonight. You'll remember less in both Surgery and ENT. --- 📅 Tomorrow (After Surgery Exam) — 5 PM to 11 PM 🕔 5:00–5:40 PM 🔁 Ear Revision 1 CSOM Cholesteatoma Retraction pocket Granulation tissue Osteitis --- 🕠 5:40–6:10 PM 📖 Tracheostomy --- 🕕 6:10–6:40 PM 📖 Vocal Cord Disorders Vocal nodules Vocal polyps Reinke's oedema Vocal cord paralysis --- 🕡 6:40–7:00 PM 🔁 Ear Revision 2 ASOM OME Otosclerosis --- 🕖 7:00–7:20 PM 🍽️ Dinner --- 🕢 7:20–8:00 PM 📖 Tonsillitis + Tonsillectomy --- 🕗 8:00–8:30 PM 🔁 Ear Revision 3 Meniere's disease Hearing tests PTA Tympanometry --- 🕣 8:30–9:00 PM 📖 Lateral Wall of Nose + Osteomeatal Complex --- 🕘 9:00–9:30 PM 📖 Nasal Polyps + Rhinosinusitis + FESS --- 🕤 9:30–9:50 PM 📖 Deep Neck Space Infections Ludwig's angina Quinsy Retropharyngeal abscess --- 🕥 9:50–10:05 PM 📖 Acute Epiglottitis --- 🕙 10:05–10:30 PM 📖 Frequently Asked Short Notes Waldeyer's ring MacEwen's triangle Septal hematoma Septal perforation Rhinosporidiosis Rhinoscleroma Keratosis obturans Acute mastoiditis --- 🕥 10:30–11:00 PM 🔁 Rapid Revision Epistaxis Allergic rhinitis Tracheostomy Larynx Vocal cord disorders Tonsillitis --- 🌅 Exam Day (6:00–7:00 AM) 6:00–6:20: Ear (CSOM, Cholesteatoma, ASOM, OME) 6:20–6:35: Meniere's, Otosclerosis, Hearing tests, PTA 6:35–6:50: Nose (Epistaxis, Allergic rhinitis, Polyps, Lateral wall) 6:50–7:00: Throat (Tracheostomy, Tonsillitis, Larynx, Vocal cord disorders) --- One last thing before you sleep You've been working on ENT with me for several days. Looking at everything you've completed, I would not spend tonight worrying about what you haven't done. Your priorities now are: 1. Do well in Surgery tomorrow. 2. Follow the ENT timetable tomorrow evening. 3. Revise on the morning of the exam. That gives you the best chance of passing ENT while also protecting your Surgery marks. And tomorrow evening, we'll continue exactly where we left off—I can give you **Vocal Cord Disorders, Tonsillitis, Tracheostomy, and the remaining topics in Dhingra exam format** so you don't have to search through the textbook.

This is a solid, well-structured plan. Here's what I'd add or tweak:

Minor additions worth considering:

1. Add "Larynx Revision" to the 10:30–11:00 Rapid Revision block You already have Larynx anatomy done today. If you don't put it in the rapid revision slot, you risk it fading by exam morning. The current list already includes "Larynx" there — good, keep it.

2. The 5:00–5:40 Ear Revision 1 block is slightly heavy CSOM + Cholesteatoma + Retraction pocket + Granulation tissue + Osteitis in 40 minutes is tight if you're doing active recall. Consider having your notes pre-organized (a single-page summary per topic) so you're revising, not re-reading.

3. Add "Complications of CSOM" as a bullet under Ear Revision 1 Intracranial complications (meningitis, brain abscess, lateral sinus thrombosis) and extracranial ones (mastoiditis, Bezold's abscess) are high-yield exam targets in Dhingra. Easy to miss if not explicitly listed.

4. Deep Neck Space Infections (9:30–9:50) — add one more entity Parapharyngeal abscess is frequently tested alongside Ludwig's angina and Quinsy. Takes 2 minutes to add to your notes.

5. Exam morning block is well-timed, but add one line: 6:50–7:00 is very compressed for Throat. If you're pressed for time that morning, prioritize Tracheostomy indications/complications and Vocal cord paralysis — these are the most exam-frequent from that group.

What the plan already does right (don't change these):

Spaced ear revision across the evening is smart - ear is the heaviest ENT chunk
Stopping ENT tonight is the correct call
Short notes block at 10:05 is well-placed (low cognitive load, end of evening)
Exam morning is capped at 1 hour - right call, not overloading

One structural suggestion: Between 10:30–11:00 Rapid Revision, consider doing it as a self-quiz (cover the page, ask yourself the topic, then check) rather than passive re-reading. Even 5 minutes of that format at the end of a study session locks retention significantly better overnight.

You're well set. Good luck in Surgery tomorrow.

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Here is your complete ENT Final Revision Cheat Sheet - organized exactly in the order of your timetable.

🔖 ENT FINAL REVISION CHEAT SHEET

🦻 EAR

1. CSOM (Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media)

Definition: Chronic inflammation of middle ear + mastoid, presenting with recurrent/persistent otorrhoea through a TM perforation.

Two types:

	Tubotympanic (Safe)	Atticoantral (Unsafe)
Perforation	Central (pars tensa)	Marginal / pars flaccida
Discharge	Mucoid, non-offensive	Scanty, offensive, foul-smelling
Cholesteatoma	Absent	Present (common)
Hearing loss	Conductive	Conductive / mixed
Danger	Lower	Higher - intracranial complications

Pathogens: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (most common), S. aureus, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis

Key signs:

TM perforation
Conductive / mixed hearing loss
Aural fullness
Granulation tissue / aural polyps (aural polyp = cholesteatoma until proven otherwise)

Complications:

Extracranial: Mastoiditis, Bezold's abscess, facial nerve palsy, labyrinthine fistula
Intracranial: Meningitis, brain abscess, lateral sinus thrombosis, extradural abscess

Treatment:

Tubotympanic: Aural toilet + topical antibiotics (ciprofloxacin drops) → dry ear → myringoplasty
Atticoantral: Surgery (mastoidectomy - cortical or modified radical)

2. Cholesteatoma

Definition: Presence of keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium in the middle ear / mastoid. Not a true tumor.

Types:

Congenital - medial to intact TM (white pearl behind TM in child)
Acquired - Primary (retraction pocket, no prior disease) | Secondary (through perforation after ASOM/trauma)

Pathogenesis: Retraction pocket (pars flaccida) → accumulates keratin → expands → bone erosion

Features:

Foul-smelling, scanty otorrhoea
Marginal/attic perforation
Hearing loss (CHL/mixed)
Bone erosion - scutum, ossicles, tegmen, facial canal

Diagnosis: Otomicroscopy + HRCT temporal bone (gold standard for surgical planning)

Treatment: Surgery - mastoidectomy (combined approach tympanoplasty / modified radical mastoidectomy)

3. Retraction Pocket

Retraction of TM (pars flaccida > pars tensa) due to chronic negative ME pressure
Grades: I (mild) → IV (adherent to medial wall)
Significance: Can accumulate keratin → cholesteatoma

Management: Watchful waiting (Grade I-II) → Tympanostomy tube (Grade III) → Surgery (Grade IV / cholesteatoma)

4. Granulation Tissue in CSOM

Commonly obscures anatomical landmarks
May bleed on probing
Polyp = granulation tissue prolapsing through perforation
Any aural polyp must be considered cholesteatoma until proven otherwise
Unresponsive granulation tissue → biopsy to rule out malignancy

5. Osteitis in CSOM

Bone infection/erosion in atticoantral disease
Mediated by enzymes (collagenase, proteases) from cholesteatoma matrix
Allows spread to mastoid, tegmen, facial canal, labyrinth, sigmoid sinus

6. ASOM (Acute Suppurative Otitis Media)

Stages: Hyperaemia → Exudation → Suppuration → Resolution (or complication)

Common organisms: Streptococcus pneumoniae (most common), H. influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis

Symptoms: Otalgia, fever, hearing loss, possible TM rupture with relief of pain + otorrhoea

Treatment:

Analgesia + watchful waiting (most mild cases resolve)
Antibiotics if <2 yrs, severe, bilateral, or not improving: Amoxicillin first-line
Myringotomy if bulging TM with severe pain or no response

Complications: CSOM, mastoiditis, meningitis, facial palsy

7. OME (Otitis Media with Effusion / Glue Ear)

Non-purulent middle ear effusion with intact TM
Most common cause of hearing loss in children
Tympanogram: Type B (flat curve, no peak) - pathognomonic
Most resolve spontaneously within 3 months
Treatment: Watchful waiting → Grommet insertion (if persistent >3 months with >25 dB HL loss)

8. Otosclerosis

Abnormal bone remodelling at the oval window → fixation of stapes footplate
Autosomal dominant, incomplete penetrance
More common in young adult women; bilateral in 70%
Worse during pregnancy

Features:

Progressive conductive hearing loss
Paracusis Willisii (hears better in noisy environments)
Normal TM
Tympanogram: Type As (reduced compliance with normal peak)
Schwartze sign: Flamingo pink blush through TM (active otosclerosis, rare)

Audiogram: Carhart's notch - dip at 2 kHz (pathognomonic)

Treatment: Stapedectomy / stapedotomy (surgery of choice) or hearing aid

9. Meniere's Disease

Triad (classic): Episodic vertigo (hours) + Fluctuating SNHL (low frequency) + Tinnitus (roaring/buzzing) Plus: Aural fullness (most consistent symptom)

Pathology: Idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops

Key features:

Episodes last 20 min to several hours
Nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis during attacks
Low frequency SNHL initially → progresses to all frequencies
Bilateral in up to 50% after 20 years

Diagnosis: Clinical (AAO-HNS criteria); audiogram (low freq SNHL); electrocochleography (SP/AP ratio >0.4)

Treatment:

Medical (first line): Low sodium diet + diuretics (acetazolamide, frusemide), betahistine, vestibular suppressants (prochlorperazine during attacks)
Intratympanic gentamicin (ablative) or steroids
Surgical: Endolymphatic sac decompression, vestibular neurectomy, labyrinthectomy (last resort)

10. Hearing Tests

Tuning Fork Tests (512 Hz):

Test	Normal	Conductive HL	Sensorineural HL
Rinne	AC > BC (Rinne +ve)	BC > AC (Rinne -ve)	AC > BC but both reduced
Weber	Midline	Lateralizes to AFFECTED ear	Lateralizes to NORMAL ear

Absolute Bone Conduction (ABC) test: compare patient's BC with examiner's BC

Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA):

Air conduction: Earphones (tests entire pathway)
Bone conduction: Vibrator on mastoid (tests cochlea/CN VIII only)
Air-bone gap → conductive loss
No air-bone gap with elevated thresholds → SNHL
Speech reception threshold (SRT) should match PTA average

Tympanometry:

Type	Meaning
A (normal peak at 0 daPa)	Normal ME
As (reduced compliance)	Otosclerosis, tympanosclerosis
Ad (increased compliance)	Ossicular discontinuity
B (flat, no peak)	ME effusion, perforation
C (peak shifted negative)	Eustachian tube dysfunction

👃 NOSE

11. Lateral Wall of Nose + Osteomeatal Complex (OMC)

Lateral wall structures (anterior to posterior):

Inferior turbinate (largest; most important for humidification)
Middle turbinate
Superior turbinate
Supreme turbinate (inconstant)

Spaces (meatuses):

Inferior meatus: Nasolacrimal duct opens here
Middle meatus: Frontal, maxillary, anterior ethmoid sinuses drain here (OMC)
Superior meatus: Posterior ethmoid cells drain here
Sphenoethmoidal recess: Sphenoid sinus drains here

Osteomeatal Complex (OMC):

Key drainage pathway for frontal, maxillary, anterior ethmoid sinuses
Components: Middle meatus, uncinate process, hiatus semilunaris, ethmoid bulla, infundibulum
Obstruction of OMC → recurrent sinusitis
FESS targets OMC to restore drainage

12. Nasal Polyps

Definition: Oedematous prolapsed mucosa, usually from ethmoid sinuses. NOT neoplastic.

Most common type: Ethmoidal (bilateral, from OMC area)

Associations:

Allergic rhinitis (most common)
Aspirin sensitivity (Samter's triad: polyps + asthma + aspirin sensitivity)
Cystic fibrosis (in children - any polyp in a child = CF until excluded)
Non-allergic eosinophilic rhinitis

Features:

Bilateral nasal obstruction
Anosmia (very common)
Watery rhinorrhoea
Smooth, pale/grey, insensate, non-bleeding masses on examination

Staging (Lund-Mackay or clinical):

Grade 0: No polyps
Grade I: Polyps in middle meatus only
Grade II: Polyps beyond middle meatus but not totally obstructing
Grade III: Totally obstructing polyps

Treatment:

Medical: Intranasal corticosteroids (first line), oral steroids for large polyps
Surgical: FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery) if medical fails

13. Rhinosinusitis + FESS

Acute rhinosinusitis: <4 weeks; usually viral (common cold) or post-viral bacterial (S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae) Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS): >12 weeks; with or without nasal polyps

Diagnostic criteria (CRS): 2 of: nasal blockage, discharge, facial pain/pressure, ± smell reduction + CT/endoscopy evidence

CT findings: Mucosal thickening, sinus opacification, OMC obstruction

FESS:

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Aims to restore mucociliary clearance by opening natural ostia
Targets OMC - uncinectomy → middle meatal antrostomy → ethmoidectomy as needed
Complications: CSF leak, orbital injury, bleeding (anterior ethmoidal artery)

14. Epistaxis

Little's area (Kiesselbach's plexus): Anterior nasal septum - anastomosis of 5 vessels:

Anterior ethmoidal artery (ophthalmic → ICA)
Posterior ethmoidal artery (ophthalmic → ICA)
Sphenopalatine artery (maxillary → ECA) - most common cause of posterior epistaxis
Greater palatine artery (maxillary → ECA)
Superior labial artery (facial → ECA)

Anterior epistaxis (80%): Little's area; young patients; self-limiting; pinch nose + lean forward

Posterior epistaxis (20%): Elderly, hypertensive; more severe; harder to control

Management:

First aid: Pinch soft part of nose, lean forward, 10-15 mins
Chemical cautery: Silver nitrate (anterior, visible bleeder)
Electrical cautery
Nasal packing: Anterior (BIPP) → Posterior (Foley catheter / post nasal pack)
Endoscopic sphenopalatine artery ligation (for refractory/posterior)
Embolisation (last resort)

Causes: Trauma (most common), hypertension, anticoagulants, hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT/Osler-Weber-Rendu), blood dyscrasias

15. Allergic Rhinitis

Pathophysiology: IgE-mediated Type I hypersensitivity to inhaled allergens → mast cell degranulation

Symptoms: Bilateral watery rhinorrhoea, sneezing (paroxysmal), nasal obstruction, nasal itch, eye symptoms

Signs:

Pale/bluish swollen inferior turbinates
Allergic shiners (dark circles under eyes - venous stasis)
Transverse nasal crease (from allergic salute)
Cobblestone appearance of posterior pharynx

Classification: Intermittent vs. Persistent; Mild vs. Moderate-Severe (ARIA guidelines)

Investigations: Skin prick test (gold standard), serum IgE, RAST

Treatment (stepwise):

Allergen avoidance
Antihistamines (oral) - good for sneezing/itch/rhinorrhoea
Intranasal corticosteroids (best for all symptoms including obstruction) - first-line for moderate-severe
Intranasal decongestants (short term only - rhinitis medicamentosa with prolonged use)
Immunotherapy (subcutaneous or sublingual) - only disease-modifying treatment

🗣️ THROAT / LARYNX

16. Tonsillitis

Acute Tonsillitis:

Most common cause: Viral (EBV, adenovirus)
Bacterial: Group A beta-haemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS) - most important

GABHS features: Exudative tonsillitis, high fever, anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, no cough (Centor criteria)

Centor Criteria (1 point each): Exudate, tender anterior cervical nodes, fever, no cough

3-4 points → treat with antibiotics (Penicillin V 10 days, or Amoxicillin)
Do NOT give Amoxicillin if EBV suspected (causes rash)

Complications of GABHS: Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy), rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis, scarlet fever

Indications for Tonsillectomy:

Absolute	Relative
OSA / airway obstruction / cor pulmonale	Recurrent acute tonsillitis (Paradise criteria: 7 in 1yr / 5/yr for 2yrs / 3/yr for 3yrs)
Suspected malignancy	Chronic tonsillitis
	Peritonsillar abscess
	Systemic disease from GABHS (RF, GN)
	Tonsillar asymmetry
	Febrile convulsions
	Diphtheria carriers

Post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage:

Primary: Within 24 hours (surgical)
Reactionary: Within 24 hours (BP rise)
Secondary: Day 5-10 (infection) - most common

17. Vocal Cord Disorders

Vocal Nodules ("Singer's nodules"):

Bilateral, at junction of anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of vocal cord
Cause: Voice abuse (teachers, singers, children)
Appear: White, firm, sessile
Treatment: Voice rest + voice therapy (surgery if fails)

Vocal Polyp:

Usually unilateral
Cause: Single episode of vocal trauma / smoking
Soft, pedunculated or sessile
Treatment: Microlaryngoscopy excision

Reinke's Oedema:

Bilateral diffuse swelling of Reinke's space (superficial lamina propria)
Cause: Smoking (main cause), voice abuse, hypothyroidism, GORD
Appearance: Bilateral, pale, gelatinous, "polypoid" vocal cords
Low pitched / husky voice
Treatment: Stop smoking + microlaryngoscopy decortication

Vocal Cord Paralysis:

	Unilateral	Bilateral
Voice	Hoarse/breathy	Near normal or weak
Airway	Usually adequate	Stridor, respiratory distress
Position	Paramedian (cadaveric: lateral)	Paramedian (both - danger)
Cause	Thyroid surgery, lung malignancy, aortic arch aneurysm, skull base tumour	Thyroid surgery, bilateral neck surgery
Treatment	Voice therapy, injection medialization, thyroplasty	Surgical airway (tracheostomy), lateralization procedures

Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN): Most common cause of unilateral VCP = left-sided (longer course through chest - vulnerable to thyroid, lung, mediastinal pathology)

18. Tracheostomy

Indications:

Upper airway obstruction (foreign body, tumour, bilateral VCP, epiglottitis, trauma, Ludwig's angina)
Prolonged ventilation (ICU patients)
To facilitate pulmonary toilet (excessive secretions)
Prophylactic (major head/neck surgery)

Site: Between 2nd and 3rd tracheal rings (surgical); 1st and 2nd (emergency percutaneous)

Types:

Emergency (cricothyroidotomy if immediate) / Elective
Percutaneous dilational (bedside, ICU) / Open surgical (OT)
Temporary / Permanent

Complications:

Immediate	Early	Late
Haemorrhage	Tube displacement	Tracheal stenosis (most common late complication)
Apnoea	Surgical emphysema	Tracheomalacia
Damage to adjacent structures	Infection	Tracheo-oesophageal fistula
False passage	Tube blockage	Difficult decannulation

Decannulation: Progressive downsizing → fenestrated tube → capping trials → remove

19. Deep Neck Space Infections

Ludwig's Angina:

Bilateral submandibular space infection (submandibular + sublingual + submental)
Source: Lower 2nd/3rd molar tooth (dental origin in 75%)
Brawny, woody, board-like oedema of floor of mouth
Tongue elevated + pushed posteriorly → airway emergency
Organisms: Mixed oral flora (Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, anaerobes)
Treatment: Secure airway (awake fibreoptic intubation / surgical tracheostomy) + IV antibiotics (amoxicillin-clavulanate + metronidazole) + surgical drainage

Peritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy):

Pus in peritonsillar space (between tonsil capsule and superior pharyngeal constrictor)
Complication of acute tonsillitis
Features: Severe sore throat, trismus, muffled "hot potato" voice, uvular deviation to opposite side, drooling
Treatment: Needle aspiration (preferred) or incision and drainage, IV antibiotics, followed by interval tonsillectomy (6 weeks later)

Retropharyngeal Abscess:

Most common in children <5 years (retropharyngeal lymph nodes prominent in childhood)
Usually complication of URTI → suppuration of retropharyngeal nodes
Features: Fever, dysphagia, neck stiffness, stridor, bulging of posterior pharyngeal wall
Lateral neck X-ray: Widening of prevertebral soft tissue (>7mm at C2, >22mm at C6)
CT neck with contrast: Gold standard for diagnosis
Treatment: IV antibiotics (may resolve in early stage) + surgical drainage (trans-oral or external cervical)

Parapharyngeal Abscess:

Between medial and lateral pterygoid muscles and pharynx
Features: Trismus, swelling below angle of mandible, medial displacement of lateral pharyngeal wall
Dangerous: Adjacent to carotid sheath → risk of carotid erosion, jugular thrombophlebitis (Lemierre's syndrome)
Treatment: IV antibiotics + external surgical drainage (transcervical)

20. Acute Epiglottitis

Classic organism: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) - now rare due to vaccination; also S. pyogenes, S. aureus

Age: Children 2-6 (classic), but adults increasingly affected

Presentation - The 4 D's:

Dysphagia
Dysphonia (muffled "hot potato" voice)
Drooling
Dyspnoea (stridor - inspiratory, often suprasternal)

Plus: Tripod position (sitting forward, neck extended, hands on knees), high fever, toxic-looking

X-ray (lateral soft tissue neck): "Thumbprint sign" (swollen epiglottis)

NEVER do direct examination in the ED in a child - risk of complete airway obstruction

Management:

Do NOT disturb the child
Call senior anaesthetist + ENT surgeon immediately
Take to OT → controlled intubation under GA (or tracheostomy if can't intubate)
IV cefotaxime / ceftriaxone
IV dexamethasone (reduces oedema)
Rifampicin prophylaxis for close contacts

📌 SHORT NOTES

21. Waldeyer's Ring

Ring of lymphoid tissue guarding the entrance to respiratory + digestive tracts:

Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids) - posterior nasopharynx
2 Tubal tonsils (at opening of Eustachian tube)
2 Palatine tonsils (between anterior + posterior pillars)
Lingual tonsil (base of tongue)
Lateral pharyngeal bands

Clinical significance: Primary site for NHL (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) in head/neck region. Also site of MALT lymphoma.

22. MacEwen's Triangle (Suprameatal triangle)

Surgical landmark for the mastoid antrum
Boundaries: Posterosuperior part of EAC
- Superior: Supramastoid crest
- Anterior: Posterior wall of EAC (tangent)
- Posterior: Tangent from posterior EAC wall
Significance: Drilling here in cortical mastoidectomy allows access to the antrum
Also called the "Cribriform area" - has small foramina (Rivinus)

23. Septal Haematoma

Collection of blood between septal cartilage and perichondrium
Cause: Nasal trauma (blunt)
Presentation: Bilateral nasal obstruction, fluctuant soft swelling on both sides of septum
Danger: Avascular necrosis of septal cartilage → saddle nose deformity
Also: Risk of infection → septal abscess → can spread to cavernous sinus (cavernous sinus thrombosis)
Treatment: Urgent incision and drainage + quilting suture/nasal pack + antibiotics

24. Septal Perforation

Causes (mnemonic ABCDE):

A - Autoimmune (Wegener's granulomatosis/GPA, SLE, sarcoidosis)
B - Basal cell carcinoma / malignancy
C - Cocaine (drug abuse - most common cause in young adults)
D - Drugs (intranasal steroids, chronic decongestants)
E - External trauma (post-op septoplasty, repeated cautery)

Also: Syphilis, TB, industrial chemicals (chromate fumes)

Features: Whistling sound on breathing, crusting, epistaxis, nasal obstruction

Treatment: Septal button (prosthetic) for symptomatic relief; surgical repair (local flap) if symptomatic

25. Rhinosporidiosis

Caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi (now reclassified as a mesomycetozoan, not a fungus)
Endemic: India, Sri Lanka, parts of Africa
Route of infection: Stagnant water contact (bathing in ponds)

Features:

Polypoid masses in nose (most common), also nasopharynx, eye
Bleeds easily on touch (highly vascular)
Strawberry-like polyp

Histology: Large sporangia (cysts) with endospores within the polyp - pathognomonic

Treatment: Surgical excision + base cauterisation (to prevent recurrence). No effective medical treatment.

26. Rhinoscleroma

Caused by Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis (gram-negative)
Chronic granulomatous disease of nose/upper respiratory tract
Endemic: Central Europe, Central America, Africa

3 Stages:

Catarrhal/Atrophic stage - offensive rhinorrhoea, crusting
Granulomatous stage - firm, non-tender nodules in nose ("woody" feel); Mikulicz cells + Russell bodies (plasma cells) on histology
Fibrotic/Sclerotic stage - scarring → nasal stenosis

Histology: Mikulicz cells (large vacuolated macrophages containing bacteria) + Russell bodies (eosinophilic inclusions in plasma cells)

Treatment: Prolonged antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, rifampicin, streptomycin)

27. Keratosis Obturans

Accumulation of desquamated keratin in the EAC
Different from EAC cholesteatoma

	Keratosis Obturans	EAC Cholesteatoma
Age	Young	Older
Bilaterality	Bilateral (often)	Unilateral
Associations	Bronchiectasis, sinusitis	None specific
EAC	Widened, no bone erosion	Localized bone erosion
Pain	Acute, severe	Chronic, mild
Treatment	Removal under GA (usually)	Wide local excision

28. Acute Mastoiditis

Complication of ASOM when infection spreads to mastoid air cells
Organism: Same as ASOM (S. pneumoniae most common)

Features:

Post-auricular swelling, redness, tenderness
Pinna displaced forward and downward
Loss of post-auricular sulcus
Preceding history of ASOM

X-ray mastoid (Schuller's view): Loss of trabeculation, opacity of mastoid cells

CT scan: Investigation of choice

Complications: Bezold's abscess (tracks to sternomastoid), Citelli's abscess (digastric groove), Luc's abscess (temporal surface), meningitis, brain abscess, lateral sinus thrombosis, petrous apicitis (Gradenigo's syndrome)

Treatment: IV antibiotics + myringotomy → cortical mastoidectomy if no improvement in 48-72h

🌅 EXAM MORNING QUICK RECALL

Topic	One-liner
CSOM types	Tubotympanic (central perf, safe) vs Atticoantral (marginal perf, cholesteatoma, unsafe)
Cholesteatoma	Keratin in ME - causes bone erosion - must operate
ASOM	S. pneumoniae, treat with amoxicillin
OME	Flat tympanogram (Type B), grommets if >3 months
Otosclerosis	Carhart's notch 2 kHz, Type As tympanogram, stapedectomy
Meniere's	Vertigo + SNHL + tinnitus + aural fullness - low salt diet + diuretics
Vocal nodules	Bilateral, ant 1/3-post 2/3 junction, voice abuse
Vocal polyp	Unilateral, trauma/smoking, excision
Reinke's oedema	Bilateral gelatinous, smoking, decortication
VCP unilateral	Hoarse, thyroid/lung/aorta pathology, RLN
Tracheostomy site	Between ring 2 and 3
Tonsillectomy	Absolute: OSA/malignancy; Relative: 7-5-3 Paradise criteria
Quinsy	Uvula away from abscess, trismus, drain + IV abx
Ludwig's angina	Woody floor of mouth, dental source, airway first
Retropharyngeal abscess	Children <5, URTI, prevertebral widening on X-ray
Epiglottitis	Thumbprint sign, Hib, tripod, never examine, OT intubation
Epistaxis	Little's area ant; SPA artery post; silver nitrate/pack/ligate
Waldeyer's ring	6 tonsils, NHL hotspot
MacEwen's triangle	Landmark to mastoid antrum
Septal haematoma	Drain urgently or → saddle nose
Rhinosporidiosis	Seeberi, India, stagnant water, vascular strawberry polyp
Rhinoscleroma	Klebsiella, Mikulicz cells + Russell bodies
Keratosis obturans	Bilateral, young, bronchiectasis - vs EAC cholesteatoma
Acute mastoiditis	Post-auricular swelling, pinna pushed forward, cortical mastoidectomy

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mkdir -p /tmp/workspace/ent-cheatsheet && python3 << 'PYEOF' from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4 from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle from reportlab.lib.units import cm from reportlab.lib import colors from reportlab.platypus import ( SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle, HRFlowable, KeepTogether ) from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_LEFT, TA_CENTER import textwrap doc = SimpleDocTemplate( "/tmp/workspace/ent-cheatsheet/ENT_Final_Revision_Cheatsheet.pdf", pagesize=A4, leftMargin=1.5*cm, rightMargin=1.5*cm, topMargin=1.8*cm, bottomMargin=1.8*cm ) W = A4[0] - 3*cm # usable width styles = getSampleStyleSheet() # Custom styles title_style = ParagraphStyle('Title', parent=styles['Title'], fontSize=18, textColor=colors.HexColor('#1a237e'), spaceAfter=4, spaceBefore=0, alignment=TA_CENTER) section_style = ParagraphStyle('Section', parent=styles['Heading1'], fontSize=13, textColor=colors.white, backColor=colors.HexColor('#1a237e'), spaceBefore=10, spaceAfter=4, leftIndent=4, rightIndent=4, borderPad=4) subsection_style = ParagraphStyle('Subsection', parent=styles['Heading2'], fontSize=11, textColor=colors.HexColor('#0d47a1'), spaceBefore=8, spaceAfter=3, borderPad=2) body_style = ParagraphStyle('Body', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=8.5, leading=12, spaceBefore=2, spaceAfter=2) bullet_style = ParagraphStyle('Bullet', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=8.5, leading=11.5, leftIndent=12, spaceBefore=1, spaceAfter=1, bulletIndent=4) bold_bullet_style = ParagraphStyle('BoldBullet', parent=bullet_style, fontName='Helvetica-Bold') note_style = ParagraphStyle('Note', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=8, leading=11, textColor=colors.HexColor('#b71c1c'), spaceBefore=2, spaceAfter=2) def H1(text): return Paragraph(f"{text}", section_style) def H2(text): return Paragraph(f"{text}", subsection_style) def B(text): return Paragraph(text, body_style) def Bull(text): return Paragraph(f"• {text}", bullet_style) def Note(text): return Paragraph(f"⚠ {text}", note_style) def HR(): return HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=0.5, color=colors.HexColor('#bbdefb'), spaceAfter=2, spaceBefore=2) def make_table(data, col_widths=None, header=True): t = Table(data, colWidths=col_widths) style_cmds = [ ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'Helvetica'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 8), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,0), (-1,-1), [colors.HexColor('#e3f2fd'), colors.white]), ('GRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor('#90caf9')), ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'TOP'), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 3), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 3), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('RIGHTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ] if header: style_cmds += [ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor('#1565c0')), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ] t.setStyle(TableStyle(style_cmds)) return t story = [] # ── TITLE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(Paragraph("🔖 ENT FINAL REVISION CHEAT SHEET", title_style)) story.append(Paragraph("Ear | Nose | Throat — Exam-Ready Summary (Dhingra Format)", ParagraphStyle('sub', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=9, alignment=TA_CENTER, textColor=colors.HexColor('#555555'), spaceAfter=6))) story.append(HR()) # ══════════════════════════════════════════ # EAR # ══════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(H1("🦻 EAR")) # 1. CSOM story.append(H2("1. CSOM (Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media)")) story.append(B("Definition: Chronic inflammation of middle ear + mastoid → recurrent/persistent otorrhoea through TM perforation")) story.append(Spacer(1, 4)) csom_data = [ ['Feature', 'Tubotympanic (Safe)', 'Atticoantral (Unsafe)'], ['Perforation', 'Central (pars tensa)', 'Marginal / pars flaccida / attic'], ['Discharge', 'Mucoid, non-offensive', 'Scanty, offensive, foul-smelling'], ['Cholesteatoma', 'Absent', 'Present (common)'], ['Hearing loss', 'Conductive', 'Conductive / mixed'], ['Danger', 'Lower risk', 'Higher — intracranial complications'], ] story.append(make_table(csom_data, col_widths=[W*0.22, W*0.39, W*0.39])) story.append(Spacer(1, 4)) story.append(B("Pathogens: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (most common), S. aureus, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis")) story.append(B("Complications:")) story.append(Bull("Extracranial: Mastoiditis, Bezold's abscess, facial nerve palsy, labyrinthine fistula")) story.append(Bull("Intracranial: Meningitis, brain abscess, lateral sinus thrombosis, extradural abscess")) story.append(B("Treatment: Tubotympanic → aural toilet + topical ciprofloxacin → myringoplasty")) story.append(B("Atticoantral → mastoidectomy (cortical or modified radical)")) story.append(HR()) # 2. Cholesteatoma story.append(H2("2. Cholesteatoma")) story.append(B("Definition: Keratinizing squamous epithelium in middle ear/mastoid. NOT a true tumour.")) story.append(Bull("Congenital: White pearl behind intact TM (child) — medial to TM")) story.append(Bull("Acquired primary: Pars flaccida retraction → accumulates keratin → bone erosion")) story.append(Bull("Acquired secondary: Squamous ingrowth through perforation (post-ASOM/trauma)")) story.append(B("Features: Foul-smelling scanty otorrhoea, attic/marginal perforation, CHL/mixed HL, bone erosion (scutum, ossicles, tegmen, facial canal)")) story.append(Note("Aural polyp = cholesteatoma until proven otherwise")) story.append(B("Diagnosis: Otomicroscopy + HRCT temporal bone (gold standard) | MRI if intracranial complication suspected")) story.append(B("Treatment: Surgery — mastoidectomy (combined approach tympanoplasty / modified radical mastoidectomy)")) story.append(HR()) # 3. ASOM story.append(H2("3. ASOM (Acute Suppurative Otitis Media)")) story.append(B("Organisms: S. pneumoniae (most common), H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis")) story.append(B("Stages: Hyperaemia → Exudation → Suppuration → Resolution (or complication)")) story.append(B("Symptoms: Otalgia, fever, hearing loss; TM rupture → otorrhoea + pain relief")) story.append(B("Treatment: Analgesics ± watchful waiting; Amoxicillin if <2 yrs/severe/bilateral/not improving; Myringotomy if bulging TM")) story.append(B("Complications: CSOM, mastoiditis, meningitis, facial palsy")) story.append(HR()) # 4. OME story.append(H2("4. OME (Otitis Media with Effusion / Glue Ear)")) story.append(Bull("Non-purulent ME effusion with intact TM")) story.append(Bull("Most common cause of hearing loss in children")) story.append(Bull("Tympanogram: Type B (flat curve) — pathognomonic")) story.append(Bull("Most resolve spontaneously within 3 months")) story.append(Bull("Treatment: Watchful waiting → Grommet insertion (if persistent >3 months with >25 dB HL loss)")) story.append(HR()) # 5. Otosclerosis story.append(H2("5. Otosclerosis")) story.append(B("Pathology: Abnormal bone remodelling at oval window → stapes footplate fixation")) story.append(Bull("Autosomal dominant, incomplete penetrance; Young adult women; Bilateral 70%; Worse in pregnancy")) story.append(B("Features:")) oto_data = [ ['Feature', 'Finding'], ['Hearing loss', 'Progressive CHL; Paracusis Willisii (hears better in noise)'], ['TM', 'Normal'], ['Tympanogram', 'Type As (reduced compliance, normal peak)'], ['Audiogram', 'Carhart\'s notch at 2 kHz (pathognomonic)'], ['Schwartze sign', 'Flamingo pink blush through TM (active disease, rare)'], ] story.append(make_table(oto_data, col_widths=[W*0.3, W*0.7])) story.append(B("Treatment: Stapedectomy / stapedotomy (surgery of choice) or hearing aid")) story.append(HR()) # 6. Meniere's story.append(H2("6. Menière's Disease")) story.append(B("Pathology: Idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops")) story.append(B("Classic Tetrad:")) story.append(Bull("Episodic vertigo (20 min – several hours, with N&V)")) story.append(Bull("Fluctuating SNHL (low frequency initially)")) story.append(Bull("Tinnitus (roaring/buzzing)")) story.append(Bull("Aural fullness (most consistent symptom)")) story.append(B("Key facts: Bilateral in 50% after 20 years | Unpredictable attacks | Low-freq SNHL progresses to all frequencies")) story.append(B("Investigations: Audiogram (low-freq SNHL); Electrocochleography (SP/AP ratio >0.4)")) story.append(B("Treatment:")) story.append(Bull("Medical (first-line): Low-sodium diet + diuretics (acetazolamide/frusemide) + betahistine")) story.append(Bull("Acute attacks: Vestibular suppressants (prochlorperazine)")) story.append(Bull("Intratympanic: Gentamicin (ablative) or steroids")) story.append(Bull("Surgical: Endolymphatic sac decompression, vestibular neurectomy, labyrinthectomy (last resort)")) story.append(HR()) # 7. Hearing Tests story.append(H2("7. Hearing Tests")) story.append(B("Tuning Fork Tests (512 Hz):")) tf_data = [ ['Test', 'Normal', 'CHL', 'SNHL'], ['Rinne', 'AC > BC (+ve)', 'BC > AC (–ve)', 'AC > BC, both reduced'], ['Weber', 'Midline', 'Lateralizes to AFFECTED ear', 'Lateralizes to NORMAL ear'], ] story.append(make_table(tf_data, col_widths=[W*0.2, W*0.27, W*0.27, W*0.26])) story.append(Spacer(1, 4)) story.append(B("Tympanometry:")) tymp_data = [ ['Type', 'Finding', 'Meaning'], ['A', 'Normal peak at 0 daPa', 'Normal middle ear'], ['As', 'Reduced compliance', 'Otosclerosis, tympanosclerosis'], ['Ad', 'Increased compliance', 'Ossicular discontinuity'], ['B', 'Flat, no peak', 'ME effusion / TM perforation'], ['C', 'Peak shifted negative', 'Eustachian tube dysfunction'], ] story.append(make_table(tymp_data, col_widths=[W*0.1, W*0.4, W*0.5])) story.append(Spacer(1, 6)) # ══════════════════════════════════════════ # NOSE # ══════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(H1("👃 NOSE")) # 8. Lateral wall + OMC story.append(H2("8. Lateral Wall of Nose + Osteomeatal Complex (OMC)")) story.append(B("Meatuses and what drains where:")) lw_data = [ ['Meatus / Space', 'Opens / Drains'], ['Inferior meatus', 'Nasolacrimal duct'], ['Middle meatus', 'Frontal, maxillary, anterior ethmoid sinuses (OMC)'], ['Superior meatus', 'Posterior ethmoid cells'], ['Sphenoethmoidal recess', 'Sphenoid sinus'], ] story.append(make_table(lw_data, col_widths=[W*0.35, W*0.65])) story.append(B("OMC components: Middle meatus, uncinate process, hiatus semilunaris, ethmoid bulla, infundibulum")) story.append(Note("Obstruction of OMC → recurrent sinusitis → FESS targets OMC to restore drainage")) story.append(HR()) # 9. Nasal Polyps story.append(H2("9. Nasal Polyps")) story.append(B("Definition: Oedematous prolapsed mucosa from ethmoid sinuses. NOT neoplastic.")) story.append(Bull("Associations: Allergic rhinitis (most common), Samter's triad (polyps + asthma + aspirin sensitivity), CF in children")) story.append(Note("Any polyp in a child → exclude Cystic Fibrosis")) story.append(B("Features: Bilateral nasal obstruction, anosmia, watery rhinorrhoea; smooth, pale/grey, insensate, non-bleeding")) story.append(B("Treatment: Intranasal corticosteroids (first-line) → oral steroids for large polyps → FESS if medical fails")) story.append(HR()) # 10. Rhinosinusitis + FESS story.append(H2("10. Rhinosinusitis + FESS")) story.append(Bull("Acute: <4 weeks; viral or post-viral bacterial (S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae)")) story.append(Bull("Chronic (CRS): >12 weeks; with or without nasal polyps")) story.append(B("CRS Diagnosis (2 of): Nasal blockage, discharge, facial pain/pressure, ± anosmia + CT/endoscopy evidence")) story.append(B("FESS: Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery — opens natural ostia at OMC")) story.append(Bull("Steps: Uncinectomy → middle meatal antrostomy → ethmoidectomy as needed")) story.append(Bull("Complications: CSF leak, orbital injury, bleeding (anterior ethmoidal artery)")) story.append(HR()) # 11. Epistaxis story.append(H2("11. Epistaxis")) story.append(B("Little's area (Kiesselbach's plexus) — 5 vessels anastomose on anterior septum:")) story.append(Bull("Anterior ethmoidal artery (ophthalmic → ICA)")) story.append(Bull("Posterior ethmoidal artery (ophthalmic → ICA)")) story.append(Bull("Sphenopalatine artery (maxillary → ECA) — most common in posterior epistaxis")) story.append(Bull("Greater palatine artery (maxillary → ECA)")) story.append(Bull("Superior labial artery (facial → ECA)")) ep_data = [ ['', 'Anterior (80%)', 'Posterior (20%)'], ['Source', "Little's area", 'Sphenopalatine artery'], ['Age', 'Young', 'Elderly/hypertensive'], ['Severity', 'Self-limiting', 'More severe, harder to control'], ] story.append(make_table(ep_data, col_widths=[W*0.25, W*0.37, W*0.38])) story.append(B("Management ladder: Pinch + lean forward → Chemical cautery (silver nitrate) → Anterior pack (BIPP) → Posterior pack → Endoscopic SPA ligation → Embolisation")) story.append(HR()) # 12. Allergic Rhinitis story.append(H2("12. Allergic Rhinitis")) story.append(B("Pathophysiology: IgE-mediated Type I hypersensitivity → mast cell degranulation")) story.append(B("Symptoms: Bilateral watery rhinorrhoea, paroxysmal sneezing, nasal obstruction, nasal itch, eye symptoms")) story.append(B("Signs: Pale/bluish swollen inferior turbinates, allergic shiners, transverse nasal crease, cobblestone pharynx")) story.append(B("Investigations: Skin prick test (gold standard), serum IgE, RAST")) story.append(B("Treatment (stepwise):")) story.append(Bull("Allergen avoidance")) story.append(Bull("Oral antihistamines (sneezing/itch/rhinorrhoea)")) story.append(Bull("Intranasal corticosteroids (best for all symptoms including obstruction) — first-line moderate-severe")) story.append(Bull("Decongestants (short term only — rhinitis medicamentosa with prolonged use)")) story.append(Bull("Immunotherapy (SCIT/SLIT) — only disease-modifying treatment")) story.append(Spacer(1, 6)) # ══════════════════════════════════════════ # THROAT / LARYNX # ══════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(H1("🗣️ THROAT / LARYNX")) # 13. Tonsillitis story.append(H2("13. Tonsillitis")) story.append(B("Most common cause: Viral (EBV, adenovirus); Bacterial: GABHS (most important)")) story.append(B("Centor Criteria (1 pt each): Exudate, tender anterior cervical nodes, fever, no cough")) story.append(Bull("3–4 points → treat with antibiotics: Penicillin V 10 days (first-line)")) story.append(Note("Do NOT give Amoxicillin if EBV suspected — causes maculopapular rash")) story.append(B("GABHS complications: Quinsy, rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis, scarlet fever")) story.append(Spacer(1, 4)) story.append(B("Indications for Tonsillectomy:")) tonsi_data = [ ['Absolute', 'Relative'], ['OSA / airway obstruction / cor pulmonale', 'Recurrent acute tonsillitis (Paradise: 7/yr; 5/yr×2yrs; 3/yr×3yrs)'], ['Suspected tonsillar malignancy', 'Chronic tonsillitis'], ['', 'Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)'], ['', 'Systemic GABHS disease (RF, GN)'], ['', 'Tonsillar asymmetry / febrile convulsions'], ] story.append(make_table(tonsi_data, col_widths=[W*0.45, W*0.55])) story.append(B("Post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage: Primary <24h (surgical) | Reactionary <24h (BP rise) | Secondary day 5–10 (infection, most common)")) story.append(HR()) # 14. Vocal Cord Disorders story.append(H2("14. Vocal Cord Disorders")) vc_data = [ ['Condition', 'Location/Type', 'Cause', 'Treatment'], ['Vocal Nodules', 'Bilateral, ant-1/3 : post-2/3 junction', 'Voice abuse (teachers, singers)', 'Voice rest + therapy; surgery if fails'], ['Vocal Polyp', 'Unilateral, pedunculated/sessile', 'Single trauma, smoking', 'Microlaryngoscopy excision'], ['Reinke\'s Oedema', 'Bilateral diffuse Reinke\'s space', 'Smoking (main), voice abuse, hypothyroid, GORD', 'Stop smoking + microlaryngoscopy decortication'], ] story.append(make_table(vc_data, col_widths=[W*0.2, W*0.25, W*0.27, W*0.28])) story.append(Spacer(1, 4)) story.append(B("Vocal Cord Paralysis (VCP):")) vcp_data = [ ['Feature', 'Unilateral VCP', 'Bilateral VCP'], ['Voice', 'Hoarse/breathy', 'Near normal or weak'], ['Airway', 'Usually adequate', 'Stridor, respiratory distress'], ['Cord position', 'Paramedian', 'Both paramedian (dangerous)'], ['Common cause', 'Thyroid surgery, lung malignancy, aortic arch aneurysm', 'Thyroid/bilateral neck surgery'], ['Treatment', 'Voice therapy, injection medialization, thyroplasty', 'Tracheostomy, lateralization procedures'], ] story.append(make_table(vcp_data, col_widths=[W*0.2, W*0.4, W*0.4])) story.append(Note("Left RLN most commonly affected unilaterally — longer course through chest (thyroid, lung, mediastinum)")) story.append(HR()) # 15. Tracheostomy story.append(H2("15. Tracheostomy")) story.append(B("Indications:")) story.append(Bull("Upper airway obstruction (FB, tumour, bilateral VCP, epiglottitis, trauma, Ludwig's angina)")) story.append(Bull("Prolonged ventilation (ICU)")) story.append(Bull("Pulmonary toilet (excessive secretions)")) story.append(Bull("Prophylactic (major head/neck surgery)")) story.append(B("Site: Between 2nd and 3rd tracheal rings (elective surgical); emergency cricothyroidotomy if immediate")) story.append(Spacer(1, 4)) trach_data = [ ['Immediate', 'Early', 'Late'], ['Haemorrhage', 'Tube displacement', 'Tracheal stenosis (most common late)'], ['Apnoea', 'Surgical emphysema', 'Tracheomalacia'], ['Damage to adjacent structures', 'Infection / tube blockage', 'Tracheo-oesophageal fistula'], ['False passage', 'Aspiration', 'Difficult decannulation'], ] story.append(B("Complications:")) story.append(make_table(trach_data, col_widths=[W*0.33, W*0.33, W*0.34])) story.append(HR()) # 16. Deep Neck Space Infections story.append(H2("16. Deep Neck Space Infections")) dns_data = [ ['Condition', 'Space', 'Source', 'Key Feature', 'Treatment'], ["Ludwig's Angina", 'Bilateral submandibular (submandibular + sublingual + submental)', 'Lower 2nd/3rd molar (dental, 75%)', 'Brawny woody floor of mouth; tongue elevated → airway emergency', 'Secure airway FIRST (awake FOI / tracheostomy) + IV amox-clav + metronidazole + drainage'], ['Quinsy (Peritonsillar abscess)', 'Peritonsillar space', 'Acute tonsillitis', 'Trismus, muffled "hot potato" voice, uvula deviates AWAY from abscess, drooling', 'Needle aspiration/I&D + IV antibiotics → interval tonsillectomy (6 weeks)'], ['Retropharyngeal Abscess', 'Retropharyngeal space', 'URTI → suppuration of retropharyngeal nodes', 'Children <5 yrs; Fever, dysphagia, neck stiffness, bulging posterior pharyngeal wall', 'IV antibiotics (may resolve) + trans-oral/external surgical drainage; Lateral X-ray: prevertebral widening (>7mm at C2, >22mm at C6)'], ['Parapharyngeal Abscess', 'Parapharyngeal space', 'Peritonsillar/dental/tonsil', 'Trismus, swelling below mandible angle, medial pharyngeal wall displacement', 'IV antibiotics + external transcervical drainage; Risk: carotid erosion, Lemierre\'s syndrome'], ] story.append(make_table(dns_data, col_widths=[W*0.18, W*0.17, W*0.17, W*0.27, W*0.21])) story.append(HR()) # 17. Acute Epiglottitis story.append(H2("17. Acute Epiglottitis")) story.append(B("Organism: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) — now rare (vaccine); also S. pyogenes, S. aureus")) story.append(B("The 4 D's: Dysphagia | Dysphonia (muffled voice) | Drooling | Dyspnoea (inspiratory stridor)")) story.append(B("Plus: Tripod position (sitting forward, neck extended, hands on knees), high fever, toxic appearance")) story.append(B("X-ray (lateral soft tissue neck): 'Thumbprint sign' — swollen epiglottis")) story.append(Note("NEVER do direct oropharyngeal examination in ED in a child → risk of complete airway obstruction")) story.append(B("Management:")) story.append(Bull("Do NOT disturb the child")) story.append(Bull("Call senior anaesthetist + ENT immediately")) story.append(Bull("OT → controlled intubation under GA (or tracheostomy if cannot intubate)")) story.append(Bull("IV cefotaxime/ceftriaxone + IV dexamethasone")) story.append(Bull("Rifampicin prophylaxis for close contacts")) story.append(Spacer(1, 6)) # ══════════════════════════════════════════ # SHORT NOTES # ══════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(H1("📌 SHORT NOTES")) # Waldeyer's Ring story.append(H2("18. Waldeyer's Ring")) story.append(B("Ring of lymphoid tissue at entrance to respiratory + digestive tracts:")) story.append(Bull("1 Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids) — posterior nasopharynx")) story.append(Bull("2 Tubal tonsils (at Eustachian tube opening)")) story.append(Bull("2 Palatine tonsils (between anterior + posterior pillars)")) story.append(Bull("1 Lingual tonsil (base of tongue)")) story.append(Bull("+ Lateral pharyngeal bands")) story.append(Note("Primary site for NHL (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) in head/neck. Also MALT lymphoma.")) story.append(HR()) # MacEwen's Triangle story.append(H2("19. MacEwen's Triangle (Suprameatal Triangle)")) story.append(B("Surgical landmark for the mastoid antrum (posterosuperior EAC)")) story.append(Bull("Superior: Supramastoid crest")) story.append(Bull("Anterior: Posterior wall of EAC (tangent)")) story.append(Bull("Posterior: Tangent from posterior EAC wall")) story.append(B("Significance: Drilling here in cortical mastoidectomy → access to antrum")) story.append(HR()) # Septal Haematoma story.append(H2("20. Septal Haematoma")) story.append(B("Blood between septal cartilage and perichondrium after blunt nasal trauma")) story.append(B("Presentation: Bilateral nasal obstruction, fluctuant soft swelling on both sides of septum")) story.append(B("Danger:")) story.append(Bull("Avascular necrosis of cartilage → saddle nose deformity")) story.append(Bull("Infection → septal abscess → cavernous sinus thrombosis")) story.append(B("Treatment: URGENT incision + drainage + quilting suture/nasal pack + antibiotics")) story.append(HR()) # Septal Perforation story.append(H2("21. Septal Perforation")) story.append(B("Causes (ABCDE):")) story.append(Bull("A — Autoimmune (Wegener's/GPA, SLE, sarcoidosis)")) story.append(Bull("B — Basal cell carcinoma / malignancy")) story.append(Bull("C — Cocaine (most common in young adults)")) story.append(Bull("D — Drugs (intranasal steroids, chronic decongestants)")) story.append(Bull("E — External (post-septoplasty, repeated cautery); also Syphilis, TB, chromate fumes")) story.append(B("Features: Whistling on breathing, crusting, epistaxis, nasal obstruction")) story.append(B("Treatment: Septal button (symptomatic) or surgical repair (local flap)")) story.append(HR()) # Rhinosporidiosis story.append(H2("22. Rhinosporidiosis")) story.append(B("Organism: Rhinosporidium seeberi (mesomycetozoan, NOT a fungus)")) story.append(B("Endemic: India, Sri Lanka | Route: Stagnant water contact (bathing in ponds)")) story.append(B("Features: Polypoid mass in nose/nasopharynx/eye; bleeds easily; strawberry-like polyp")) story.append(B("Histology: Large sporangia (cysts) with endospores within polyp — pathognomonic")) story.append(B("Treatment: Surgical excision + base cauterisation (prevents recurrence); no effective medical treatment")) story.append(HR()) # Rhinoscleroma story.append(H2("23. Rhinoscleroma")) story.append(B("Organism: Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis (gram-negative) — chronic granulomatous disease")) story.append(B("Endemic: Central Europe, Central America, Africa")) story.append(B("3 Stages:")) story.append(Bull("1. Catarrhal/Atrophic: Offensive rhinorrhoea, crusting")) story.append(Bull("2. Granulomatous: Firm, non-tender nodules — 'woody' nose; Mikulicz cells + Russell bodies on histology")) story.append(Bull("3. Fibrotic/Sclerotic: Scarring → nasal stenosis")) story.append(B("Histology: Mikulicz cells (large vacuolated macrophages containing bacteria) + Russell bodies (eosinophilic plasma cell inclusions)")) story.append(B("Treatment: Prolonged antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, rifampicin, streptomycin)")) story.append(HR()) # Keratosis Obturans story.append(H2("24. Keratosis Obturans")) story.append(B("Definition: Accumulation of desquamated keratin in EAC (distinct from EAC cholesteatoma)")) ko_data = [ ['Feature', 'Keratosis Obturans', 'EAC Cholesteatoma'], ['Age', 'Young', 'Older'], ['Side', 'Bilateral (often)', 'Unilateral'], ['Associations', 'Bronchiectasis, sinusitis', 'None specific'], ['EAC', 'Widened, no bone erosion', 'Localised bone erosion'], ['Pain', 'Acute, severe', 'Chronic, mild'], ['Treatment', 'Removal under GA', 'Wide local excision'], ] story.append(make_table(ko_data, col_widths=[W*0.22, W*0.39, W*0.39])) story.append(HR()) # Acute Mastoiditis story.append(H2("25. Acute Mastoiditis")) story.append(B("Complication of ASOM — infection spreads to mastoid air cells (S. pneumoniae most common)")) story.append(B("Features: Post-auricular swelling + redness + tenderness | Pinna displaced forward + downward | Loss of post-auricular sulcus")) story.append(B("Imaging: X-ray (Schuller's view): loss of trabeculation | CT scan: investigation of choice")) story.append(B("Complications:")) story.append(Bull("Bezold's abscess (sternomastoid), Citelli's abscess (digastric groove), Luc's abscess (temporal surface)")) story.append(Bull("Meningitis, brain abscess, lateral sinus thrombosis, Gradenigo's syndrome (petrous apicitis)")) story.append(B("Treatment: IV antibiotics + myringotomy → cortical mastoidectomy if no improvement in 48–72h")) story.append(Spacer(1, 6)) # ══════════════════════════════════════════ # EXAM MORNING QUICK RECALL TABLE # ══════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(H1("🌅 EXAM MORNING QUICK RECALL")) recall_data = [ ['Topic', 'One-liner'], ['CSOM types', 'Tubotympanic (central perf, safe) vs Atticoantral (marginal perf, cholesteatoma, unsafe)'], ['Cholesteatoma', 'Keratin in ME → bone erosion → must operate'], ['ASOM', 'S. pneumoniae; treat with amoxicillin'], ['OME', 'Flat tympanogram (Type B); grommets if >3 months'], ['Otosclerosis', "Carhart's notch 2 kHz; Type As; stapedectomy"], ["Menière's", 'Vertigo + SNHL + tinnitus + aural fullness; low-salt diet + diuretics'], ['Vocal nodules', 'Bilateral, ant 1/3–post 2/3 junction; voice abuse → voice therapy'], ['Vocal polyp', 'Unilateral; trauma/smoking → excision'], ["Reinke's oedema", 'Bilateral gelatinous; smoking; microlaryngoscopy decortication'], ['VCP unilateral', 'Hoarse/breathy; thyroid/lung/aorta pathology; RLN'], ['Tracheostomy site', 'Between rings 2 and 3'], ['Tonsillectomy', 'Absolute: OSA/malignancy; Relative: 7–5–3 Paradise criteria'], ['Quinsy', 'Uvula deviates AWAY; trismus; drain + IV abx'], ["Ludwig's angina", 'Woody floor of mouth; dental source; secure airway first'], ['Retropharyngeal abscess', 'Children <5; URTI; prevertebral widening on X-ray; >7mm C2, >22mm C6'], ['Epiglottitis', 'Thumbprint sign; Hib; tripod; never examine; OT intubation + IV ceftriaxone'], ['Epistaxis', "Little's area ant; SPA artery post; silver nitrate/pack/ligate"], ["Waldeyer's ring", '6 tonsils; NHL hotspot'], ["MacEwen's triangle", 'Landmark to mastoid antrum'], ['Septal haematoma', 'Drain urgently or → saddle nose + cavernous sinus thrombosis'], ['Rhinosporidiosis', 'Seeberi; India; stagnant water; vascular strawberry polyp'], ['Rhinoscleroma', 'Klebsiella; Mikulicz cells + Russell bodies'], ['Keratosis obturans', 'Bilateral; young; bronchiectasis — vs EAC cholesteatoma (unilateral, older, bone erosion)'], ['Acute mastoiditis', "Post-auricular swelling; pinna pushed forward; cortical mastoidectomy if no response in 48–72h"], ] story.append(make_table(recall_data, col_widths=[W*0.27, W*0.73])) story.append(Spacer(1, 8)) story.append(Paragraph("Good luck on your exam! 💪 — ENT Cheat Sheet compiled from KJ Lee, Cummings, Scott-Brown, Bailey & Love", ParagraphStyle('footer', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=7.5, textColor=colors.grey, alignment=TA_CENTER))) doc.build(story) print("PDF built successfully!") 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Color-coded layout - dark blue section headers for Ear / Nose / Throat / Short Notes / Exam Morning
All 25 topics from your timetable formatted as clean, scannable tables and bullet points
Comparison tables for: CSOM types, Tympanometry, Tuning fork tests, VCP unilateral vs bilateral, Keratosis obturans vs EAC cholesteatoma, Tonsillectomy indications, Deep neck infections
Exam Morning Quick Recall table at the end - 24 one-liners for last-minute review
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tympanogram types A B C otitis media

This composite diagnostic image illustrates a clinical case of right-sided otitis media through three modalities. Panel A is an otoscopic photograph of the right ear showing a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with visible opacification and fluid accumulation in the tympanic cavity. Panel B displays a pure-tone audiogram showing a significant air-bone gap and a downward-sloping red line, indicating a mixed hearing loss of approximately 55 dB in the right ear. Panel C is an axial computed tomography (CT) scan of the temporal bones; a white arrow indicates complete soft-tissue opacification of the right tympanic cavity. Notably, the CT shows no evidence of bony erosion or ossicular destruction, distinguishing this from more aggressive middle ear pathologies. Together, these images demonstrate the typical diagnostic workup for chronic or fungal-associated otitis media, emphasizing the correlation between clinical appearance, functional hearing deficit, and radiological findings.

This composite educational image illustrates the clinical signs and diagnostic findings of otitis media in a murine model. Panels A and B are microscopic photographs of the tympanic membrane. Panel A shows a healthy wild-type mouse with a translucent membrane and a sharp, subuliform light cone (white arrow). Panel B displays a mutant mouse with severe middle ear pathology, including a retracted flaccid part (asterisk), hyperemia around the malleus, significant middle ear effusion (black arrow), and visible air bubbles (star). Panels C and D provide representative tympanograms: the wild-type shows a normal Type A curve peaking at 0 daPa, while the mutant shows a Type C curve with a peak at significant negative pressure, indicating Eustachian tube dysfunction. Panel E is a bar graph comparing mean values of volume, compliance, pressure, and gradient. It highlights a statistically significant increase in negative pressure in the mutant group (p < 0.01), while other parameters remain comparable. This figure demonstrates the correlation between physical otoscopic findings and physiological middle ear function in inflammatory ear disease.

This set of endoscopic otoscopy images documents the bilateral progression and resolution of otitis media. Panel A illustrates acute hemorrhagic otitis media in the right ear with white epithelial thickening and a small perforation, while the left ear shows diffuse hyperemia of the tympanic membrane (TM). Panel B demonstrates the suppurative stage in the right ear with a central TM perforation visible after debridement of purulent material; the left ear shows otitis media with effusion (OME), characterized by a retracted TM and amber-colored middle ear fluid. Panel C shows the chronic phase, with a persistent dry perforation in the right TM lacking acute inflammatory signs, and a resolving or stable state in the left ear. This clinical sequence provides a visual comparison between different stages of inflammatory middle ear disease, including acute infection, suppuration, and persistent perforation, essential for otolaryngology and pediatric diagnostic training.

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pure tone audiogram conductive sensorineural hearing loss

A composite medical diagnostic graphic illustrating audiovestibular findings following childhood bacterial meningitis. (A) Pure tone audiogram shows right-sided profound sensorineural hearing loss and left-sided anacusis. (B) Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) results display a normal vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) gain of 0.9 on the right, contrasted with an abnormally low gain of 0.48 on the left, characterized by prominent covert and overt refixation saccades indicating vestibular dysfunction. (C) Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (cVEMPs) show measurable P1-N1 waveforms on the right side, while responses are absent on the left. (D) Axial CT scan of the temporal bones demonstrates pathological ossification (labyrinthitis ossificans) within the left lateral semicircular canal, while the right vestibular apparatus maintains normal patency and configuration. This educational series highlights the correlation between clinical vestibular testing and radiological evidence of labyrinthine damage post-meningitis.

This Comparison Chart displays two sets of pure tone audiometry results (A and B) representing initial diagnosis and a one-year follow-up for a patient. Each set contains separate audiograms for the left and right ears. The x-axis represents frequency in Hertz (Hz) from 125 Hz to 16 kHz, and the y-axis represents hearing threshold in decibels (dB) from 0 to 120. In both panels A and B, the right ear audiogram shows mild hearing loss, with thresholds mostly between 10 and 40 dB, showing a slight dip at 4 kHz. In contrast, the left ear audiogram demonstrates profound sensorineural hearing loss. In initial panel A, left ear thresholds are recorded at or below 80 dB, reaching 120 dB at frequencies between 1 kHz and 4 kHz. Follow-up panel B shows that the profound hearing loss in the left ear persists, with thresholds remaining largely in the 100-120 dB range across all tested frequencies. This visual comparison illustrates a clinical case of permanent unilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss.

This composite diagnostic image illustrates the audiological evaluation of a patient with bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Panel A displays the admission pure-tone audiograms (PTA) for the right (R) and left (L) ears, showing total hearing loss with thresholds primarily between 80-120 dBHL across frequencies from 125 Hz to 8 kHz. Panel B shows the follow-up audiogram after three months, demonstrating a partial recovery to severe hearing loss, with thresholds improved to the 60-80 dBHL range. Panel C presents electrocochleogram (ECochG) waveforms for both ears at 90 dBnHL. The waveforms clearly identify the summating potential (SP) and action potential (AP) peaks. The SP/AP ratios (0.25 for the right ear and 0.33 for the left ear) are within normal clinical limits, helping to localize the pathology and assess cochlear function. The images provide a longitudinal view of disease progression and recovery, useful for medical education on otolaryngology and neuro-otology cases involving vascular or idiopathic hearing loss.

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lateral wall of nose turbinates meatuses anatomy diagram

This clinical photograph displays a sagittal anatomical section of a head, primarily showcasing the structures of the lateral nasal wall and cranial cavity. The image highlights the spatial arrangement of the nasal turbinates (inferior, middle, and superior) and their corresponding meatuses. The ethmoidal labyrinth is visible posterior and superior to the middle turbinate. Inferiorly, the section demonstrates the oral cavity, including the hard and soft palates, the choana, and the lingual muscles of the tongue. In the nasopharynx, the adenoids are clearly depicted. The posterior and superior regions of the section show the intracranial components, specifically the cerebral cortex with its distinct gyri and sulci, as well as the cerebellum. This specimen is used in medical education to demonstrate sinonasal anatomy and the relationship between the upper respiratory tract and the central nervous system, serving as a comparative anatomical model for endoscopic surgical training.

This educational illustration provides a diagrammatic representation of the murine nasal passage, highlighting the topographical distribution of normal and atrophic olfactory epithelium (OE). Panel A shows a sagittal view of the right nasal passage with the septum removed, exposing the lateral wall. It labels key structures including the naris (Na), maxilloturbinate (MT), nasoturbinate (N), ethmoid turbinates (1E–6E), hard palate (HP), and nasopharynx (NP). Vertical lines T1–T4 indicate specific transverse tissue block levels used for microscopic analysis. Panel B displays corresponding cross-sections for T1–T4, illustrating the complex scroll-like architecture of the turbinates and airway meatuses (dorsal, middle, and ventral). A color-coded legend distinguishes Normal OE (blue), primarily located in the dorsomedial regions, from Atrophic OE (red), which is prominently visible in the caudal ethmoid turbinates (3E–6E) and ventral regions in T3 and T4. This diagram is used to demonstrate localized toxicological injury and subsequent neuroepithelial atrophy within the olfactory system, reaching back to the level of the olfactory bulbs (OB) and eyes.

This medical anatomical diagram illustrates the cartilaginous framework of the human nose across three perspectives, specifically highlighting the greater alar cartilages (lower lateral cartilages) in blue. Left (Lateral View): A profile illustration showing the alar cartilage situated in the caudal portion of the nose, demonstrating its role in providing structural support to the nasal tip and the lateral wall of the vestibule. Center (Anterior View): A diagnostic-style reconstruction (derived from CT imaging) showing the relationship between the paired alar cartilages and the central vertical nasal septum. It highlights the symmetry and spatial orientation of the medial and lateral crura. Right (Inferior View): A basal perspective emphasizing the arched, wing-like morphology of the alar cartilages. This view demonstrates how the curvature of the medial and lateral crura forms the characteristic 'McDonald’s arches' shape, defining the contour of the nostrils and the projection of the nasal tip. The diagram serves as an educational resource for plastic surgery and otolaryngology, detailing the essential anatomy required for nasal reconstruction and rhinoplasty.

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vocal cord larynx positions paralysis diagram

Diagnostic CT imaging of the larynx demonstrating the normal anatomy and functional positions of the vocal cords. Figure A shows an axial slice during quiet breathing; the true vocal cords (T) are in a relaxed, abducted state, clearly revealing the anterior commissure (short arrow) and posterior commissure (long arrow). Figure B depicts the same axial level during a breath-hold maneuver, demonstrating the adduction of the true vocal cords to the midline. Figure C provides a coronal reformat, illustrating the vertical spatial relationship within the glottis and supraglottis. The laryngeal ventricle (arrow) is visible as a slit-like lateral recess separating the superiorly located false vocal cords (F) from the inferiorly located true vocal cords (T). These images serve as a baseline for identifying laryngeal pathologies, such as vocal cord paralysis, which manifests as ventricular widening, cord atrophy, or paramedian positioning.

This diagnostic endoscopic image (flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy) provides a superior view of the larynx, specifically focusing on the glottic aperture and surrounding supraglottic structures. The clinical finding demonstrates bilateral vocal cord paralysis (BLVCP) in a resting state. Anatomically, the right arytenoid is positioned medially, while the left arytenoid appears slightly more lateral, resulting in an asymmetric, persistent glottic gap between the vocal folds. A significant finding is the presence of salivary pooling within the pyriform sinuses and laryngeal vestibule, which is often clinically indicative of impaired swallowing mechanics or pharyngeal phase dysphagia secondary to laryngeal immobility. The epiglottis is partially visible in the foreground, and the true vocal folds appear pale and fixed in their respective positions. This image is an educational example of neurogenic laryngeal dysfunction, illustrating the structural manifestations of recurrent laryngeal nerve compromise and the associated risk of aspiration as evidenced by secretion management difficulties.

This diagnostic image consists of two side-by-side circular frames obtained via flexible fibro-optic laryngoscopy, showing the internal anatomy of the larynx. The image demonstrates a clinical case of right vocal cord paralysis. The vocal cords appear as distinct, whitish, band-like structures contrasting against the surrounding reddish laryngeal mucosa. In the left frame, the larynx is shown during inspiration or abduction, where a significant asymmetry is visible: the left vocal cord is abducted (opened) normally, while the right vocal cord remains fixed or sluggish near the midline (paramedian position). The right frame shows the glottis during a different phase of movement or phonation, where the cords fail to meet symmetrically. Key anatomical landmarks visible include the arytenoid cartilages at the posterior aspect and the epiglottic region superiorly. The mucosa appears generally healthy with no visible masses, lesions, or ulcerations. This visual material is used in otolaryngology to teach the endoscopic diagnosis of cranial nerve X (vagus nerve) or recurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunction, potentially secondary to viral infections such as COVID-19.

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tracheostomy neck anatomy tracheal rings

This diagnostic ultrasound image demonstrates a cross-sectional view of the anterior neck, specifically focusing on the tracheal anatomy for procedural guidance. The trachea is identified by its characteristic hyperechoic, curved cartilaginous rings with posterior acoustic shadowing. The visual focus is on the inter-annular space between the second and third tracheal rings, which appears as a relatively hypoechoic region between the bright cartilaginous interfaces. Two annotation markers are present: a yellow arrow at the superior aspect indicates the position and orientation of the ultrasound probe on the skin surface, and a red arrow indicates the vertical trajectory for a puncture needle. This imaging is used in the clinical context of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) to ensure accurate needle insertion into the tracheal lumen while avoiding vascular structures or the thyroid isthmus. The dark, anechoic region deep to the anterior tracheal wall represents the air-filled tracheal lumen, which creates a significant interface blocking deeper visualization.

This diagnostic ultrasound image demonstrates a transversal (cross-sectional) view of the neck during a percutaneous tracheostomy procedure. The primary anatomical structures shown include the tracheal lumen (TL), visible as an anechoic (dark) central area, and the tracheal rings (TR), which appear as hyperechoic (bright), curved, discontinuous lines anterior to the lumen. A white arrow points to a vertical, hypoechoic acoustic shadow created by the out-of-plane approach of a puncture needle. This shadow serves as a visual marker for needle localization as it advances toward the anterior tracheal wall. The image illustrates the clinical application of real-time ultrasound guidance to ensure safe needle placement during airway management. Key educational concepts include ultrasound anatomy of the trachea, recognition of acoustic artifacts (shadowing), and procedural guidance techniques for intensive care or surgical settings.

This composite of four B-mode ultrasound images demonstrates the sonographic anatomy of the anterior neck, essential for percutaneous tracheostomy. Panel (a) contains panoramic views: the longitudinal view (top) shows the cricoid cartilage (asterisk) as a superior hyperechoic structure, followed by a series of undulating hyperechoic tracheal rings (arrows) with posterior acoustic shadowing due to luminal air. The transverse view (bottom) displays the isthmus and lobes of the thyroid gland (asterisks), the anterior tracheal cartilage (single arrow), and lateral vascular bundles containing the carotid arteries and internal jugular veins (double arrows). Panel (b) provides standard bedside views: the longitudinal view (top) highlights the linear hyperechoic reflections of the tracheal rings against a dark acoustic shadow, and the transverse view (bottom) emphasizes the curved hyperechoic anterior tracheal wall. This imaging facilitates the identification of the tracheal midline and the avoidance of aberrant vasculature during procedural access between the first and fourth tracheal rings.

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cholesteatoma middle ear retraction pocket diagram

A clinical otoscopic photograph of the left ear demonstrating a Grade III retractive pocket (RP) with severe tympanic membrane compromise. The image shows a deep retraction of the pars tensa, where the tympanic membrane is collapsed medially towards the middle ear space. The fundus of the retraction is not clearly visible, classified as a 'not-visible fundus,' which is a high-risk indicator for underlying cholesteatoma. There is evidence of ossicular chain erosion, particularly involving the long process of the incus or the incudostapedial joint, which are obscured by the retraction and associated inflammatory changes. The surrounding external auditory canal appears unremarkable, but the normal landmarks of the tympanic membrane, such as the malleus handle and the cone of light, are distorted or absent due to the chronic middle ear disease. This clinical image is significant for otolaryngology education regarding the staging of retraction pockets and the assessment of chronic otitis media with potential surgical implications for ossiculoplasty.

This diagnostic image displays side-by-side high-resolution computed tomography (CT) scans of the temporal bone in the coronal plane, illustrating preoperative and postoperative states of the middle ear. Image (A) shows a preoperative view of a patient with acquired middle ear cholesteatoma. Key findings include clear scutum erosion and a retraction pocket extending into the epitympanum, characterized by the loss of the sharp bony spur of the lateral attic wall and soft tissue opacification. Image (B) demonstrates the same anatomical region four years after functional tympanomastoidectomy. A white arrow indicates the successful reconstruction of the external auditory canal (EAC) using autologous bone grafts. These grafts appear stable and integrated, maintaining the structural integrity of the canal wall. The postoperative scan also highlights restored middle ear function through significant aeration of the middle ear cavity and mastoid air cells. This comparison is used to teach surgical outcomes in otolaryngology, specifically the effectiveness of bone grafting in canal wall reconstruction to prevent recurrent retraction pockets.

This side-by-side clinical comparison presents two otoscopic views of the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane, illustrating the management of acquired middle ear cholesteatoma. (A) Preoperative otoscope image: This diagnostic view reveals significant pathology, including a deep attic retraction pocket containing a brownish, desiccated mass of keratin debris (cholesteatoma). A prominent central perforation of the tympanic membrane is visible, with surrounding mucosal inflammation and irregular edges. (B) Postoperative otoscope image: Taken 12 months after functional tympanomastoidectomy, this image demonstrates a successful surgical outcome. The external auditory canal is healed, dry, and patent. The reconstructed tympanic membrane is fully intact, exhibiting a healthy translucent appearance with visible fine vascularization and no signs of recurrent retraction or keratin accumulation. Minor amounts of physiological cerumen (earwax) are noted. This comparison illustrates the transition from a chronically diseased state with structural defects to a restored, stable anatomical configuration following surgical intervention for cholesteatoma.

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epiglottitis thumbprint sign lateral neck xray

This lateral soft tissue neck radiograph demonstrates classic features of acute epiglottitis in an adult patient. The primary finding is a significantly enlarged, rounded, and radiodense epiglottis, exhibiting the pathognomonic 'thumbprint sign' (or thumbprinting). This replaces the normal, thin, leaf-like configuration of the epiglottis. The image also visualizes the aryepiglottic folds, which appear thickened, contributing to the narrowing of the supraglottic airway. Key anatomical landmarks include the mandible with dental restorations, the hyoid bone, and the cervical spine. The prevertebral soft tissues appear within normal limits for this projection. This diagnostic image is a critical educational tool for emergency medicine and otolaryngology, illustrating the radiographic manifestations of a potential airway emergency. The 'thumbprint sign' indicates severe inflammatory edema, usually requiring immediate clinical correlation with the patient's ability to maintain a patent airway and often necessitating direct visualization via laryngoscopy for definitive diagnosis.

This lateral soft tissue neck radiograph depicts a classic presentation of acute epiglottitis in a pediatric patient. The primary finding is a markedly enlarged and swollen epiglottis, demonstrating the characteristic 'thumbprint sign' (or thumb sign). The epiglottis appears bulbous and radiopaque, significantly deviating from its normal thin, leaf-like morphology. This massive swelling results in a critical narrowing and nearly complete obstruction of the supraglottic airway. Additionally, there is evidence of thickening in the aryepiglottic folds and generalized prevertebral soft tissue edema. The surrounding cervical spine and mandible appear within normal limits for age. This diagnostic image illustrates the severe anatomical distortion associated with Haemophilus influenzae infection, highlighting the clinical emergency of airway compromise in pediatric epiglottitis.

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nasal polyp endoscopy appearance

This diagnostic image is a nasal endoscopy frame displaying a large, obstructive cystic mass within the left nasal cavity, identified as the cystic component of an antrochoanal polyp (ACP). The mass appears rounded, translucent to semi-translucent, with a pale whitish-blue hue and a smooth, glistening surface that exhibits prominent light reflection, suggesting a fluid-filled or tense cystic nature. The surrounding nasal mucosa is erythematous and appears edematous, consistent with chronic inflammation or allergic rhinosinusitis. On the left side of the endoscopic field, the tips of a surgical instrument (likely Blakesley forceps) are visible, indicating an intraoperative context for polyp removal. The visual provides a classic example of the endoscopic appearance of nasal polyposis arising from the maxillary antrum and extending toward the choana. Key educational concepts include otolaryngological surgical approaches, recognition of benign nasal masses, and the characteristic appearance of antrochoanal polyps during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

This clinical photograph displays a diagnostic nasal endoscopy of the nasal cavity, illustrating an obstructing case of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). The visual field reveals three primary anatomical landmarks: the inferior turbinate (labeled 'NM'), the nasal septum (labeled 'S'), and a large nasal polyp (labeled 'P'). The polyp is the dominant visual feature, appearing as a translucent, grayish-white, edematous mass with a smooth surface and fine visible surface vasculature. It occupies nearly the entire nasal airway, making contact with both the septum and the lateral wall structures. The surrounding mucosa of the inferior turbinate and septum appears typically pink and fleshy, providing a clear color contrast to the pale, gelatinous appearance of the polypoid tissue. This image serves as a classic educational representation of mechanical airway obstruction caused by significant sinonasal polyposis, common in otolaryngology for demonstrating disease staging and the necessity for therapeutic intervention.

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Waldeyer ring tonsil anatomy diagram

This composite educational image illustrates the gross and microscopic anatomy of a palatine tonsil. The primary visual is a detailed medical drawing showing a cross-sectional view of the tonsil, highlighting its complex architecture characterized by numerous deep, branching invaginations known as tonsillar crypts. These crypts significantly expand the surface area for antigen processing within the oropharynx. The drawing also depicts the underlying vascular supply. An inset provides a high-magnification histological view (H&E stain) of the reticulated epithelium lining a tonsillar crypt. This specialized epithelium demonstrates heavy infiltration by lymphocytes (lymphoepithelium), which partially obscures the underlying basaloid squamous cells. This structural arrangement facilitates the transport of foreign antigens to the dense lymphoid tissue of Waldeyer's ring. The content is suitable for medical education regarding head and neck anatomy, immunology, and the pathogenesis of HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, which often originates within these occult crypt environments.

Imaging modality: Brightfield light microscopy of a hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) stained tonsillar biopsy section. Specimen: Tonsil (palatine), from a 17-year-old with clinically suspected infectious mononucleosis. Location: Waldeyer’s ring in the oropharynx; lymphoid tissue in the tonsillar crypts and interfollicular areas. Visual features: At center, a binucleated Reed-Sternberg-like cell with prominent eosinophilic nucleoli and ample cytoplasm; scattered similar giant cells among a polymorphous background of small to medium lymphocytes, occasional plasma cells, and histiocytes; overall architectural effacement of normal tonsillar nodularity. Immunophenotype context (inferred): RS-like cells in EBV-associated mononucleosis often co-express CD30 and CD20 with CD15 negativity; not demonstrated in this image. Pathological interpretation: Features are characteristic of EBV-associated infectious mononucleosis with RS-like cells rather than classical Hodgkin lymphoma; the CD15− phenotype helps distinguish from CD15+/CD30+ Hodgkin disease. Diagnostic significance: Recognition of CD30+/CD20+/CD15− RS-like cells in tonsillar tissue supports EBV-driven reactive process and guides appropriate clinical management toward supportive care and EBV monitoring. Clinical correlation: In adolescents with fever, pharyngitis, cervical adenopathy, and fatigue, EBV infection is likely; serology and peripheral blood smear should be correlated. Potential clinical use cases: Educational reference for tonsillar histology in EBV infection; differential diagnosis with Hodgkin lymphoma; pathology board review and atlas annotation.

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otosclerosis Carhart notch audiogram stapedectomy

This composite of clinical otoendoscopic and intraoperative microscopic photographs illustrates the surgical management of otosclerosis. Image A shows a normal tympanic membrane. Image B, captured after elevation of the tympanomeatal flap, reveals a prominent Schwartze sign, characterized by a diffuse reddish vascular hyperemic area over the promontory (marked with a yellow star); Jacobson's nerve is indicated by a blue arrow. Image C demonstrates an otosclerotic stapes footplate, appearing white, thickened, and sclerotic (marked with a blue star). Image D shows the subsequent stapedotomy, with a precise circular perforation created in the footplate. Image E depicts the final stage of the intervention: the placement of a white Teflon piston prosthesis connecting the long process of the incus to the stapedotomy site. This sequence serves as an educational tool for identifying middle ear pathology and the steps of stapedectomy/stapedotomy, emphasizing the anatomical relationships between the incus, stapes, promontory, and Jacobson's nerve in the middle ear cavity.

This diagnostic image displays a high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan of the right temporal bone in axial (a) and coronal (b) planes. The scan highlights postoperative findings following a stapedectomy for the treatment of otosclerosis. A radiodense stapes prosthesis is clearly visualized, exhibiting high attenuation relative to the surrounding soft tissue and middle ear air space. In the axial view (a), the prosthesis is correctly positioned in the middle ear cavity, extending toward the region of the oval window. The coronal view (b) demonstrates the anatomical relationship between the incus and the oval window, showing the distal end of the prosthesis well-seated against the oval window membrane. Other visible structures include the pneumatized mastoid air cells, the ossicular chain, and the bony otic capsule. These views are clinically essential for verifying correct hardware placement and ruling out postoperative complications such as prosthesis displacement or protrusion into the vestibule.

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mkdir -p /tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs && python3 << 'PYEOF' import matplotlib matplotlib.use('Agg') import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import matplotlib.patches as mpatches import matplotlib.patches as patches from matplotlib.patches import FancyArrowPatch, Arc, Circle, FancyBboxPatch, Wedge from matplotlib.path import Path import matplotlib.patheffects as pe import numpy as np plt.rcParams['font.family'] = 'DejaVu Sans' # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 1. TYMPANOGRAM TYPES (A, As, Ad, B, C) # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, axes = plt.subplots(1, 5, figsize=(15, 4)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') configs = [ ('Type A\n(Normal)', '#2196F3', 0, 1.0, 'Normal ME'), ('Type As\n(Otosclerosis)', '#ff9800', 0, 0.35, 'Stapes fixation'), ('Type Ad\n(Ossicular\ndiscontinuity)', '#9c27b0', 0, 1.8, 'Loose ossicles'), ('Type B\n(Effusion/\nPerforation)', '#f44336', 0, 0.0, 'Glue ear'), ('Type C\n(ETD)', '#4caf50', -150, 0.7, 'ET dysfunction'), ] for ax, (title, color, peak_x, peak_y, note) in zip(axes, configs): ax.set_facecolor('white') x = np.linspace(-300, 200, 300) if 'B' in title: y = np.ones_like(x) * 0.15 else: y = peak_y * np.exp(-((x - peak_x)**2) / (2 * 60**2)) ax.plot(x, y, color=color, linewidth=2.5) ax.axvline(0, color='gray', linestyle='--', linewidth=0.8, alpha=0.5) ax.set_xlim(-300, 200) ax.set_ylim(-0.1, 2.2) ax.set_xlabel('Pressure (daPa)', fontsize=7) ax.set_ylabel('Compliance (ml)', fontsize=7) ax.set_title(title, fontsize=8.5, fontweight='bold', color=color) ax.text(0.5, -0.28, note, transform=ax.transAxes, ha='center', fontsize=7, color='gray', style='italic') ax.tick_params(labelsize=6) ax.spines['top'].set_visible(False) ax.spines['right'].set_visible(False) fig.suptitle('Tympanogram Types — ENT Exam Reference', fontsize=12, fontweight='bold', y=1.02) plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/01_tympanogram.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("1. Tympanogram done") # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 2. AUDIOGRAM PATTERNS # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, axes = plt.subplots(1, 3, figsize=(13, 5)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') freqs = [250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000] x_pos = np.arange(len(freqs)) patterns = [ { 'title': 'Normal Audiogram', 'ac': [10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10], 'bc': [10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10], 'ac_color': '#2196F3', 'bc_color': '#f44336', 'note': 'AC & BC both normal\nNo air-bone gap' }, { 'title': 'Conductive Hearing Loss\n(e.g. CSOM, Otosclerosis)', 'ac': [45, 45, 45, 50, 55, 50], 'bc': [10, 10, 10, 15, 10, 10], 'ac_color': '#2196F3', 'bc_color': '#f44336', 'note': 'AC elevated, BC normal\nLarge air-bone gap ✓\n★ Carhart notch at 2kHz in otosclerosis' }, { 'title': 'Sensorineural Hearing Loss\n(e.g. Menière\'s, Noise)', 'ac': [30, 35, 45, 55, 65, 70], 'bc': [30, 35, 45, 55, 65, 70], 'ac_color': '#2196F3', 'bc_color': '#f44336', 'note': 'AC & BC both elevated\nNo air-bone gap\nMirror pattern' }, ] for ax, p in zip(axes, patterns): ax.set_facecolor('white') ax.plot(x_pos, p['ac'], 'o-', color=p['ac_color'], linewidth=2.5, markersize=7, label='Air Conduction (AC)', markerfacecolor='white', markeredgewidth=2) ax.plot(x_pos, p['bc'], '^--', color=p['bc_color'], linewidth=2, markersize=7, label='Bone Conduction (BC)') if 'Conductive' in p['title']: ax.annotate('Carhart\'s\nnotch', xy=(3, 50), fontsize=7, color='purple', xytext=(3.3, 42), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color='purple', lw=1.2)) ax.set_xticks(x_pos) ax.set_xticklabels([str(f) for f in freqs], fontsize=7) ax.set_xlabel('Frequency (Hz)', fontsize=8) ax.set_ylabel('Hearing Level (dB HL)', fontsize=8) ax.set_ylim(80, -10) ax.set_title(p['title'], fontsize=8.5, fontweight='bold') ax.legend(fontsize=6, loc='lower right') ax.text(0.5, -0.22, p['note'], transform=ax.transAxes, ha='center', fontsize=6.5, color='#444', style='italic') ax.grid(axis='y', alpha=0.3) ax.spines['top'].set_visible(False) ax.spines['right'].set_visible(False) fig.suptitle('Audiogram Patterns — Conductive vs Sensorineural Hearing Loss', fontsize=12, fontweight='bold', y=1.02) plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/02_audiogram.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("2. Audiogram done") # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 3. VOCAL CORD POSITIONS # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, axes = plt.subplots(1, 4, figsize=(14, 5)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') def draw_larynx(ax, left_angle, right_angle, title, color, note, subtitle=''): ax.set_facecolor('white') ax.set_xlim(-2.5, 2.5) ax.set_ylim(-2.5, 2.5) ax.set_aspect('equal') ax.axis('off') # Outer ring (larynx outline) outer = Circle((0,0), 2.2, fill=False, edgecolor='#555', linewidth=2) ax.add_patch(outer) # Left vocal cord la = np.radians(left_angle) lx, ly = 1.8*np.cos(la), 1.8*np.sin(la) ax.plot([0, lx], [0, ly], color=color, linewidth=6, solid_capstyle='round') # Right vocal cord ra = np.radians(right_angle) rx, ry = 1.8*np.cos(ra), 1.8*np.sin(ra) ax.plot([0, rx], [0, ry], color=color, linewidth=6, solid_capstyle='round') # Anterior commissure dot ac = Circle((0,0), 0.12, color='#333') ax.add_patch(ac) # Labels ax.text(-2.0, -2.3, 'Ant.', fontsize=7, ha='center', color='gray') ax.text(-2.0, 2.1, 'L', fontsize=8, ha='center', color='blue', fontweight='bold') ax.text(2.0, 2.1, 'R', fontsize=8, ha='center', color='red', fontweight='bold') ax.text(0, -2.45, '← Posterior →', fontsize=6, ha='center', color='gray') ax.set_title(f'{title}\n{subtitle}', fontsize=9, fontweight='bold', color=color, pad=4) ax.text(0.5, -0.12, note, transform=ax.transAxes, ha='center', fontsize=7.5, color='#333', style='italic', wrap=True) # Normal abduction (inspiration) draw_larynx(axes[0], 130, 50, 'Normal\nAbduction', '#4caf50', 'Normal breathing position\nGlottis open', '') # Normal adduction (phonation) draw_larynx(axes[1], 100, 80, 'Normal\nAdduction', '#2196F3', 'Phonation / coughing\nGlottis closed', '') # Unilateral VCP draw_larynx(axes[2], 130, 90, 'Unilateral VCP\n(Right side)', '#ff9800', 'Hoarse/breathy voice\nAirway usually adequate\nRLN palsy', '') # Bilateral VCP draw_larynx(axes[3], 95, 85, 'Bilateral VCP\n(Paramedian)', '#f44336', 'Both cords near midline\nStridor + respiratory distress\nTracheostomy needed', '') fig.suptitle('Vocal Cord Positions — Abduction / Adduction / Paralysis', fontsize=12, fontweight='bold', y=1.0) plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/03_vocal_cord.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("3. Vocal cord done") # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 4. LATERAL WALL OF NOSE + OMC DIAGRAM # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(10, 7)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') ax.set_facecolor('#fff8f0') ax.set_xlim(0, 10) ax.set_ylim(0, 7) ax.axis('off') ax.set_title('Lateral Wall of Nose — Turbinates, Meatuses & Drainage', fontsize=13, fontweight='bold', pad=12) # Draw turbinates as curved shapes def draw_turbinate(ax, cx, cy, w, h, color, label, meatus_label, drains): ellipse = mpatches.Ellipse((cx, cy), w, h, angle=-10, facecolor=color, edgecolor='#333', linewidth=1.5, alpha=0.85) ax.add_patch(ellipse) ax.text(cx, cy, label, ha='center', va='center', fontsize=8.5, fontweight='bold', color='white') # Meatus below ax.text(cx - 0.3, cy - h/2 - 0.35, meatus_label, ha='center', fontsize=7.5, color='#1a237e', style='italic') # Arrow + drains label ax.annotate(drains, xy=(cx + w/2 + 0.1, cy), xytext=(cx + w/2 + 1.8, cy), fontsize=7, color='#555', arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color='#888', lw=1.2), va='center') # Inferior turbinate draw_turbinate(ax, 3, 1.5, 2.2, 0.8, '#ef5350', 'Inferior\nTurbinate', 'Inferior Meatus', 'Nasolacrimal duct\nopens here') # Middle turbinate draw_turbinate(ax, 3.5, 3.0, 2.2, 0.7, '#42a5f5', 'Middle\nTurbinate', 'Middle Meatus\n(= OMC)', 'Frontal sinus\nMaxillary sinus\nAnterior ethmoid') # Superior turbinate draw_turbinate(ax, 4.0, 4.3, 1.6, 0.6, '#66bb6a', 'Superior\nTurbinate', 'Superior Meatus', 'Posterior ethmoid cells') # Sphenoethmoidal recess label ax.text(4.5, 5.4, 'Sphenoethmoidal Recess', fontsize=8, color='#7b1fa2', fontweight='bold') ax.annotate('Sphenoid sinus', xy=(5.5, 5.4), xytext=(7.0, 5.4), fontsize=7, color='#555', arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color='#888', lw=1.2), va='center') # OMC box omc_box = FancyBboxPatch((1.5, 2.5), 3.2, 1.2, boxstyle='round,pad=0.15', facecolor='#fff9c4', edgecolor='#f57f17', linewidth=2) ax.add_patch(omc_box) ax.text(3.1, 3.7, '★ OMC (Osteomeatal Complex)', fontsize=8, fontweight='bold', color='#e65100', ha='center') ax.text(3.1, 3.35, 'Uncinate process | Hiatus semilunaris\nEthmoid bulla | Infundibulum', fontsize=7, color='#333', ha='center') ax.text(3.1, 2.6, 'Block OMC → Recurrent sinusitis → FESS target', fontsize=7, color='#c62828', ha='center', style='italic') # Legend / reminder ax.text(0.5, 6.5, 'Key Memory Aid: "I Menstruate Superiorly, Sphenoid Separate"', fontsize=8, color='#1a237e', style='italic') ax.text(0.5, 6.1, 'I = Inferior (Nasolacrimal duct) | M = Middle (Frontal, Maxillary, Ant. Ethmoid) = OMC', fontsize=7.5, color='#333') ax.text(0.5, 5.8, 'S = Superior (Post. Ethmoid) | Sphenoid → Sphenoethmoidal recess (separate from meatuses)', fontsize=7.5, color='#333') plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/04_lateral_wall_nose.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("4. Lateral wall done") # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 5. TRACHEOSTOMY SITE DIAGRAM # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(7, 9)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') ax.set_facecolor('white') ax.set_xlim(0, 7) ax.set_ylim(0, 9) ax.axis('off') ax.set_title('Tracheostomy — Neck Anatomy & Incision Site', fontsize=12, fontweight='bold', pad=10) # Neck outline neck = mpatches.FancyBboxPatch((1.5, 0.5), 4, 8, boxstyle='round,pad=0.5', facecolor='#ffccbc', edgecolor='#bf360c', linewidth=2) ax.add_patch(neck) # Thyroid cartilage tc = mpatches.FancyBboxPatch((2.2, 6.2), 2.6, 1.2, boxstyle='round,pad=0.1', facecolor='#b0bec5', edgecolor='#455a64', linewidth=2) ax.add_patch(tc) ax.text(3.5, 6.8, 'Thyroid\nCartilage', ha='center', fontsize=8, fontweight='bold', color='#1a237e') # Cricoid cartilage cc = mpatches.FancyBboxPatch((2.3, 5.3), 2.4, 0.7, boxstyle='round,pad=0.1', facecolor='#90a4ae', edgecolor='#455a64', linewidth=2) ax.add_patch(cc) ax.text(3.5, 5.65, 'Cricoid Cartilage', ha='center', fontsize=7.5, fontweight='bold', color='#1a237e') # Cricothyroid membrane (emergency access) ctm = mpatches.FancyBboxPatch((2.6, 6.05), 1.8, 0.18, boxstyle='round,pad=0.05', facecolor='#ff8f00', edgecolor='#e65100', linewidth=1.5) ax.add_patch(ctm) ax.annotate('Cricothyroid membrane\n(Emergency cricothyrotomy)', xy=(3.5, 6.14), xytext=(5.2, 6.5), fontsize=7, color='#e65100', fontweight='bold', arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color='#e65100', lw=1.5)) # Tracheal rings ring_colors = ['#e0e0e0', '#ef9a9a', '#f44336', '#ef9a9a', '#e0e0e0', '#e0e0e0'] ring_labels = ['Ring 1', 'Ring 2', 'Ring 3', 'Ring 4', 'Ring 5', 'Ring 6'] for i, (rc, rl) in enumerate(zip(ring_colors, ring_labels)): y = 4.8 - i * 0.58 ring = mpatches.FancyBboxPatch((2.4, y), 2.2, 0.45, boxstyle='round,pad=0.05', facecolor=rc, edgecolor='#555', linewidth=1.5 if i in [1,2] else 1) ax.add_patch(ring) ax.text(3.5, y + 0.22, rl, ha='center', fontsize=8, fontweight='bold' if i in [1,2] else 'normal', color='#b71c1c' if i in [1,2] else '#333') # Highlight rings 2-3 as incision site highlight = mpatches.FancyBboxPatch((2.35, 3.65), 2.3, 1.0, boxstyle='round,pad=0.05', facecolor='none', edgecolor='#f44336', linewidth=3, linestyle='--') ax.add_patch(highlight) ax.annotate('★ Standard tracheostomy\n incision site\n (between rings 2 & 3)', xy=(4.65, 4.15), xytext=(5.0, 4.5), fontsize=8, color='#c62828', fontweight='bold', arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color='#c62828', lw=1.5)) # Thyroid isthmus ti = mpatches.FancyBboxPatch((2.5, 4.75), 2.0, 0.25, boxstyle='round,pad=0.05', facecolor='#a5d6a7', edgecolor='#2e7d32', linewidth=1.5) ax.add_patch(ti) ax.text(3.5, 4.87, 'Thyroid Isthmus (divide if needed)', ha='center', fontsize=6.5, color='#1b5e20') # Notes at bottom ax.text(0.3, 0.5, '• Emergency: Cricothyrotomy (between thyroid & cricoid)', fontsize=7.5, color='#e65100') ax.text(0.3, 0.2, '• Elective: Between rings 2–3 | Percutaneous: rings 1–2', fontsize=7.5, color='#1a237e') plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/05_tracheostomy.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("5. Tracheostomy done") # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 6. WALDEYER'S RING # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(8, 8)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') ax.set_facecolor('white') ax.set_xlim(-5, 5) ax.set_ylim(-5, 5) ax.axis('off') ax.set_title("Waldeyer's Ring — Components", fontsize=13, fontweight='bold', pad=10) # Outer ring ring = Circle((0, 0), 4.0, fill=False, edgecolor='#1a237e', linewidth=3, linestyle='--') ax.add_patch(ring) # Components components = [ (0, 3.5, 'Pharyngeal Tonsil\n(Adenoids)', '#e53935', 1.2, 0.6), (0, -3.5, 'Lingual Tonsil\n(Base of tongue)', '#8e24aa', 1.2, 0.6), (-3.3, 0.8, 'Palatine\nTonsil (L)', '#1e88e5', 0.9, 0.6), (3.3, 0.8, 'Palatine\nTonsil (R)', '#1e88e5', 0.9, 0.6), (-3.0, 2.5, 'Tubal\nTonsil (L)', '#43a047', 0.75, 0.5), (3.0, 2.5, 'Tubal\nTonsil (R)', '#43a047', 0.75, 0.5), (-1.5, -0.5, 'Lateral\nPharyngeal\nBand (L)', '#fb8c00', 0.8, 0.6), (1.5, -0.5, 'Lateral\nPharyngeal\nBand (R)', '#fb8c00', 0.8, 0.6), ] for cx, cy, label, color, w, h in components: b = FancyBboxPatch((cx-w/2, cy-h/2), w, h, boxstyle='round,pad=0.08', facecolor=color, edgecolor='white', linewidth=1.5, alpha=0.9) ax.add_patch(b) ax.text(cx, cy, label, ha='center', va='center', fontsize=7.5, fontweight='bold', color='white') # Center label ax.text(0, 0, 'PHARYNX\n(lumen)', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=9, color='#37474f', style='italic') # Notes ax.text(0, -4.7, '★ Waldeyer\'s ring = primary site of NHL in head & neck region', ha='center', fontsize=8, color='#b71c1c', fontweight='bold') ax.text(0, -5.1, 'EBV infects palatine tonsils → infectious mononucleosis', ha='center', fontsize=7.5, color='#555', style='italic') plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/06_waldeyer_ring.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("6. Waldeyer's ring done") # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 7. CSOM — TYPES OF PERFORATION # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, axes = plt.subplots(1, 2, figsize=(11, 6)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') def draw_tympanic_membrane(ax, perf_type, color, title, features): ax.set_facecolor('white') ax.set_xlim(-3.5, 3.5) ax.set_ylim(-3.5, 3.5) ax.set_aspect('equal') ax.axis('off') # TM outer ring tm = Circle((0, 0), 3.0, facecolor='#ffe0b2', edgecolor='#6d4c41', linewidth=3) ax.add_patch(tm) # Malleus handle ax.plot([0, 0], [2.2, -0.5], color='#5d4037', linewidth=3, solid_capstyle='round') ax.plot([0, 0.4], [-0.5, -1.2], color='#5d4037', linewidth=3, solid_capstyle='round') # Umbo dot umbo = Circle((0, -0.5), 0.15, color='#5d4037') ax.add_patch(umbo) # Light reflex ax.fill([0.3, 1.2, 1.5, 0.6], [-0.7, -0.4, -1.3, -1.6], color='#fff9c4', alpha=0.7) if perf_type == 'central': # Central perforation — large oval in pars tensa perf = mpatches.Ellipse((0.3, -1.2), 1.6, 1.2, facecolor='#1a237e', edgecolor='#f44336', linewidth=2, alpha=0.85) ax.add_patch(perf) ax.text(0.3, -1.2, 'Central\nPerforation', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=7, color='white', fontweight='bold') ax.text(0, 2.6, 'PARS FLACCIDA', ha='center', fontsize=7, color='#555', style='italic') ax.text(0, -2.5, 'PARS TENSA', ha='center', fontsize=7.5, color='#1a237e', fontweight='bold') else: # Attic / marginal perforation perf = mpatches.Ellipse((-0.2, 2.3), 1.4, 0.7, facecolor='#b71c1c', edgecolor='#f44336', linewidth=2, alpha=0.85) ax.add_patch(perf) ax.text(-0.2, 2.3, 'Attic\nPerforation', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=7, color='white', fontweight='bold') ax.text(0, 2.7, 'PARS FLACCIDA ↑', ha='center', fontsize=7.5, color='#b71c1c', fontweight='bold') ax.set_title(title, fontsize=10, fontweight='bold', color=color, pad=6) # Features text for i, f in enumerate(features): ax.text(-3.3, 3.0 - i*0.55, f'• {f}', fontsize=7, color='#333') draw_tympanic_membrane(axes[0], 'central', '#1e88e5', 'Tubotympanic CSOM (SAFE)\nCentral Perforation', ['Pars tensa (central) perforation', 'Mucoid, non-offensive discharge', 'No cholesteatoma', 'Conductive hearing loss', 'Treatment: Myringoplasty']) draw_tympanic_membrane(axes[1], 'marginal', '#c62828', 'Atticoantral CSOM (UNSAFE)\nMarginal / Attic Perforation', ['Pars flaccida / marginal perf.', 'Foul-smelling scanty discharge', 'Cholesteatoma present', 'Bone erosion (scutum, ossicles)', 'Treatment: Mastoidectomy']) fig.suptitle('CSOM — Tympanic Membrane Perforation Types', fontsize=12, fontweight='bold') plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/07_csom_perforation.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("7. CSOM perforation done") # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 8. DEEP NECK SPACE INFECTIONS DIAGRAM # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(9, 8)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') ax.set_facecolor('white') ax.set_xlim(0, 9) ax.set_ylim(0, 8) ax.axis('off') ax.set_title('Deep Neck Space Infections — Anatomical Summary', fontsize=12, fontweight='bold', pad=10) spaces = [ {'box': (0.4, 5.8, 3.5, 1.8), 'color': '#ef5350', 'title': '1. Ludwig\'s Angina', 'lines': ['Space: Submandibular (bilateral)', 'Source: Lower 2nd/3rd molar tooth', 'Sign: Woody brawny floor of mouth', 'Tongue elevated → airway ↑ risk', 'Rx: AIRWAY FIRST then IV abx + drain']}, {'box': (4.8, 5.8, 3.8, 1.8), 'color': '#ab47bc', 'title': '2. Quinsy (Peritonsillar Abscess)', 'lines': ['Space: Peritonsillar', 'Source: Acute tonsillitis', 'Sign: Uvula deviates AWAY, trismus,', '"hot potato" voice, drooling', 'Rx: Needle aspiration + IV abx']}, {'box': (0.4, 3.2, 3.5, 2.3), 'color': '#42a5f5', 'title': '3. Retropharyngeal Abscess', 'lines': ['Space: Retropharyngeal', 'Age: Children < 5 yrs (nodes present)', 'Source: URTI → node suppuration', 'X-ray: Prevertebral widening', '>7mm at C2, >22mm at C6', 'Rx: IV abx ± trans-oral drainage']}, {'box': (4.8, 3.2, 3.8, 2.3), 'color': '#ff7043', 'title': '4. Parapharyngeal Abscess', 'lines': ['Space: Parapharyngeal', 'Source: Peritonsillar / dental', 'Sign: Trismus + swelling at jaw angle', 'Medial pharyngeal wall displaced', '⚠ Near carotid sheath!', 'Rx: External transcervical drainage']}, ] for s in spaces: x, y, w, h = s['box'] box = FancyBboxPatch((x, y), w, h, boxstyle='round,pad=0.12', facecolor=s['color'], edgecolor='white', linewidth=2, alpha=0.13) ax.add_patch(box) box2 = FancyBboxPatch((x, y), w, h, boxstyle='round,pad=0.12', facecolor='none', edgecolor=s['color'], linewidth=2) ax.add_patch(box2) ax.text(x + w/2, y + h - 0.22, s['title'], ha='center', fontsize=8.5, fontweight='bold', color=s['color']) for i, line in enumerate(s['lines']): ax.text(x + 0.15, y + h - 0.5 - i*0.33, f'• {line}', fontsize=7, color='#333') # Warning box at bottom ax.text(0.4, 2.7, '⚠ REMEMBER:', fontsize=9, fontweight='bold', color='#c62828') ax.text(0.4, 2.35, 'Ludwig\'s Angina = AIRWAY EMERGENCY → Do not delay securing airway for investigations', fontsize=8, color='#c62828') ax.text(0.4, 2.0, 'Parapharyngeal abscess can cause Lemierre\'s syndrome (jugular thrombophlebitis + septic emboli)', fontsize=7.5, color='#555', style='italic') # Mnemonics box ax.text(0.4, 1.5, 'Quick recall:', fontsize=8.5, fontweight='bold', color='#1a237e') ax.text(0.4, 1.15, 'Ludwig = LOWER molar, FLOOR of mouth | Quinsy = uvula away, trismus | Retropharyngeal = children, URTI', fontsize=7.5, color='#333') plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/08_deep_neck.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("8. Deep neck spaces done") # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 9. TUNING FORK TESTS # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(11, 7)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') ax.set_facecolor('white') ax.set_xlim(0, 11) ax.set_ylim(0, 7) ax.axis('off') ax.set_title('Tuning Fork Tests — Rinne & Weber Summary', fontsize=13, fontweight='bold', pad=10) cols = [ ('Condition', '#1a237e', 0.6), ('Rinne Test\n(512 Hz tuning fork)', '#1a237e', 2.7), ('Result', '#1a237e', 5.2), ('Weber Test\n(vertex of skull)', '#1a237e', 6.8), ('Lateralizes to...', '#1a237e', 9.2), ] for label, color, x in cols: ax.text(x, 6.5, label, ha='left', fontsize=9, fontweight='bold', color=color) # Divider line ax.plot([0.3, 10.8], [6.2, 6.2], color='#1a237e', linewidth=1.5) rows = [ ('Normal', '#4caf50', 'AC > BC (Rinne +ve)\nBoth normal', '+ve', 'Midline', 'Midline'), ('Conductive HL\n(CSOM, OME,\nOtosclerosis)', '#f44336', 'BC > AC (Rinne –ve)\nBC appears better', '–ve', 'Lateralizes to\nAFFECTED ear', 'AFFECTED\near'), ('Sensorineural HL\n(Menière\'s,\nNoise damage)', '#2196F3', 'AC > BC (Rinne +ve)\nBoth reduced', '+ve (false)', 'Lateralizes to\nNORMAL ear', 'NORMAL\near'), ('Dead ear\n(Total SNHL\none side)', '#9e9e9e', 'Stenger test needed\n(false Rinne result)', 'False +ve', 'Lateralizes to\nNORMAL ear', 'NORMAL\near'), ] for i, (cond, color, rinne_desc, rinne_result, weber_desc, weber_result) in enumerate(rows): y = 5.4 - i * 1.2 # Row background bg = FancyBboxPatch((0.3, y-0.45), 10.5, 1.1, boxstyle='round,pad=0.05', facecolor=color, edgecolor='none', alpha=0.08) ax.add_patch(bg) ax.text(0.6, y + 0.25, cond, fontsize=8, fontweight='bold', color=color, va='center') ax.text(2.7, y + 0.2, rinne_desc, fontsize=7.5, color='#333', va='center') result_bg = FancyBboxPatch((5.0, y - 0.22), 0.85, 0.62, boxstyle='round,pad=0.05', facecolor=color, edgecolor='none', alpha=0.3) ax.add_patch(result_bg) ax.text(5.45, y + 0.1, rinne_result, fontsize=9, fontweight='bold', color=color, ha='center', va='center') ax.text(6.8, y + 0.2, weber_desc, fontsize=7.5, color='#333', va='center') result_bg2 = FancyBboxPatch((9.0, y - 0.3), 1.6, 0.78, boxstyle='round,pad=0.05', facecolor=color, edgecolor='none', alpha=0.3) ax.add_patch(result_bg2) ax.text(9.8, y + 0.1, weber_result, fontsize=8, fontweight='bold', color=color, ha='center', va='center') # Memory trick ax.text(0.3, 0.5, '★ Memory trick: Weber goes to the BAD ear in CHL (bone conduction enhanced by middle ear occlusion effect)', fontsize=8, color='#e65100', style='italic') ax.text(0.3, 0.15, '★ Weber goes to the GOOD ear in SNHL (cochlea on that side still works better)', fontsize=8, color='#1a237e', style='italic') plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/09_tuning_fork.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("9. Tuning fork done") # ───────────────────────────────────────────── # 10. COMPLICATIONS OF CSOM — SUMMARY TREE # ───────────────────────────────────────────── fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(12, 7)) fig.patch.set_facecolor('#f0f4ff') ax.set_facecolor('white') ax.set_xlim(0, 12) ax.set_ylim(0, 7) ax.axis('off') ax.set_title('Complications of CSOM — Extra- and Intra-Cranial', fontsize=13, fontweight='bold', pad=10) # Central CSOM box csom_b = FancyBboxPatch((4.5, 2.9), 3.0, 1.2, boxstyle='round,pad=0.2', facecolor='#1565c0', edgecolor='#0d47a1', linewidth=2) ax.add_patch(csom_b) ax.text(6.0, 3.5, 'CSOM\n(Atticoantral)', ha='center', fontsize=10, fontweight='bold', color='white') # Extracranial complications (left) ext_comps = [ (1.2, 6.0, 'Acute Mastoiditis'), (1.2, 5.2, "Bezold's Abscess\n(Sternomastoid)"), (1.2, 4.3, 'Facial Nerve Palsy'), (1.2, 3.5, 'Labyrinthitis /\nLabyrinthine Fistula'), (1.2, 2.6, 'Petrous Apicitis\n(Gradenigo\'s: V, VI CN + otorrhoea)'), ] ax.text(0.3, 6.6, 'EXTRACRANIAL', fontsize=10, fontweight='bold', color='#388e3c') for cx, cy, label in ext_comps: b = FancyBboxPatch((cx - 1.0, cy - 0.3), 3.0, 0.72, boxstyle='round,pad=0.08', facecolor='#e8f5e9', edgecolor='#388e3c', linewidth=1.5) ax.add_patch(b) ax.text(cx + 0.5, cy + 0.06, label, ha='center', fontsize=7.5, color='#1b5e20', fontweight='bold') ax.annotate('', xy=(4.5, 3.5), xytext=(cx + 1.0, cy + 0.06), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color='#388e3c', lw=1.2)) # Intracranial complications (right) int_comps = [ (9.8, 6.0, 'Meningitis\n(most common IC compl.)'), (9.8, 5.1, 'Brain Abscess\n(temporal lobe/cerebellum)'), (9.8, 4.2, 'Extradural Abscess'), (9.8, 3.3, 'Subdural Abscess'), (9.8, 2.4, 'Lateral Sinus Thrombosis\n(sigmoid sinus)'), ] ax.text(7.8, 6.6, 'INTRACRANIAL', fontsize=10, fontweight='bold', color='#c62828') for cx, cy, label in int_comps: b = FancyBboxPatch((cx - 1.2, cy - 0.35), 3.2, 0.78, boxstyle='round,pad=0.08', facecolor='#ffebee', edgecolor='#c62828', linewidth=1.5) ax.add_patch(b) ax.text(cx + 0.4, cy + 0.04, label, ha='center', fontsize=7.5, color='#b71c1c', fontweight='bold') ax.annotate('', xy=(7.5, 3.5), xytext=(cx - 0.8, cy + 0.04), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color='#c62828', lw=1.2)) # Bottom note ax.text(0.3, 0.4, '★ Most common complication of CSOM overall: Meningitis', fontsize=9, color='#c62828', fontweight='bold') ax.text(0.3, 0.1, '★ Gradenigo\'s syndrome = Petrous apicitis + ipsilateral CN V pain + CN VI (abducens) palsy + persistent otorrhoea', fontsize=8, color='#555', style='italic') plt.tight_layout() plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs/10_csom_complications.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=fig.get_facecolor()) plt.close() print("10. CSOM complications done") import os files = os.listdir('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs') print(f"\nAll images generated: {sorted(files)}") PYEOF

Running Command

python3 << 'PYEOF' import requests, os # Download all the real clinical images image_urls = { 'real_01_tympanogram_OME.jpg': 'https://cdn.orris.care/cdss_images/pmc_clinical_VQA_b2625580134daf98d1058a996a531f617777de6b252580c06cfcffbfbccd9e78.jpg', 'real_02_vocal_cord_paralysis.jpg': 'https://cdn.orris.care/cdss_images/pmc_clinical_VQA_a55bbb5d6cdc7dd632fdba2dfc7669f35f2ee68ab2166077ebb5d3d3e0aff2ba.jpg', 'real_03_epiglottitis_thumbprint.jpg': 'https://cdn.orris.care/cdss_images/pmc_clinical_VQA_7b76ad041cfdfad6a502d976e5e33f28cdb8ef49aee980a85126e4f5d2c6d561.jpg', 'real_04_nasal_polyp.jpg': 'https://cdn.orris.care/cdss_images/pmc_clinical_VQA_8ec177f55637bdb5db404173858ac1cfd312c68a6ff763fe42530d01b12a41cb.jpg', 'real_05_cholesteatoma.jpg': 'https://cdn.orris.care/cdss_images/pmc_clinical_VQA_7b05b0b67fa072fcd9ba4f5930f1d50927029636f324570701f2e9658c34c60e.jpg', 'real_06_otosclerosis_stapedectomy.jpg': 'https://cdn.orris.care/cdss_images/pmc_clinical_VQA_06e89ce39fbcf213bf9e5d83dd83d2536e9f3468b357e324ff0afc70eabcf72c.jpg', 'real_07_retraction_pocket.jpg': 'https://cdn.orris.care/cdss_images/pmc_clinical_VQA_d29ddbb0f58aab8ee7ba0f25ffb285e7e10eb1df081c24f6dbf7062e9a23e7df.jpg', 'real_08_lateral_wall_nose.jpg': 'https://cdn.orris.care/cdss_images/pmc_clinical_VQA_cd9bb4bbeef1a6e830e9a6d9b670d0b377e250209734d9d607464c3a7f53f362.jpg', } out = '/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs' ok = 0 for fname, url in image_urls.items(): try: r = requests.get(url, timeout=15) if r.status_code == 200: with open(f'{out}/{fname}', 'wb') as f: f.write(r.content) ok += 1 print(f' ✓ {fname}') else: print(f' ✗ {fname} HTTP {r.status_code}') except Exception as e: print(f' ✗ {fname}: {e}') print(f'\nDownloaded {ok}/{len(image_urls)} real images') PYEOF

Running Command

python3 << 'PYEOF' from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4 from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle from reportlab.lib.units import cm from reportlab.lib import colors from reportlab.platypus import ( SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle, HRFlowable, KeepTogether, Image as RLImage, PageBreak ) from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_LEFT, TA_CENTER, TA_RIGHT import os W_PAGE, H_PAGE = A4 L_MARGIN = 1.5*cm R_MARGIN = 1.5*cm T_MARGIN = 1.8*cm B_MARGIN = 1.8*cm USABLE_W = W_PAGE - L_MARGIN - R_MARGIN IMGS = '/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/imgs' doc = SimpleDocTemplate( "/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/ENT_Diagrams_Cheatsheet.pdf", pagesize=A4, leftMargin=L_MARGIN, rightMargin=R_MARGIN, topMargin=T_MARGIN, bottomMargin=B_MARGIN ) styles = getSampleStyleSheet() title_style = ParagraphStyle('MainTitle', parent=styles['Title'], fontSize=20, textColor=colors.HexColor('#0d47a1'), spaceAfter=4, alignment=TA_CENTER) subtitle_style = ParagraphStyle('Subtitle', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=9.5, textColor=colors.HexColor('#555555'), spaceAfter=8, alignment=TA_CENTER) section_style = ParagraphStyle('Section', parent=styles['Heading1'], fontSize=12, textColor=colors.white, backColor=colors.HexColor('#1565c0'), spaceBefore=10, spaceAfter=5, leftIndent=6, rightIndent=6, borderPad=5) caption_style = ParagraphStyle('Caption', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=8, textColor=colors.HexColor('#1a237e'), alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceBefore=3, spaceAfter=4, fontName='Helvetica-BoldOblique') real_caption_style = ParagraphStyle('RealCaption', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=7.5, textColor=colors.HexColor('#555555'), alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceBefore=2, spaceAfter=4, fontName='Helvetica-Oblique') note_style = ParagraphStyle('Note', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=8, textColor=colors.HexColor('#b71c1c'), spaceBefore=2, spaceAfter=4, backColor=colors.HexColor('#fff3e0'), leftIndent=6, rightIndent=6, borderPad=4) body_style = ParagraphStyle('Body', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=8.5, leading=12, spaceBefore=2, spaceAfter=2) def H1(text): return Paragraph(f"{text}", section_style) def Cap(text): return Paragraph(text, caption_style) def RealCap(text): return Paragraph(f"📸 Real clinical image: {text}", real_caption_style) def Note(text): return Paragraph(f"⚠ {text}", note_style) def HR(): return HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=0.5, color=colors.HexColor('#bbdefb'), spaceAfter=3, spaceBefore=3) def B(text): return Paragraph(text, body_style) def img(fname, width=None, height=None): path = os.path.join(IMGS, fname) if not os.path.exists(path): return Paragraph(f"[Image not found: {fname}]", body_style) if width is None: width = USABLE_W return RLImage(path, width=width, height=height) def real_img(fname, width=None): path = os.path.join(IMGS, fname) if not os.path.exists(path): return None from PIL import Image as PILImage im = PILImage.open(path) w, h = im.size if width is None: width = USABLE_W * 0.38 height = width * h / w return RLImage(path, width=width, height=height) def side_by_side(left_items, right_items): """Two-column layout using a table""" left_content = left_items if isinstance(left_items, list) else [left_items] right_content = right_items if isinstance(right_items, list) else [right_items] from reportlab.platypus import KeepInFrame t = Table([[left_content, right_content]], colWidths=[USABLE_W*0.55, USABLE_W*0.43]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'TOP'), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 2), ('RIGHTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 2), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0), ])) return t story = [] # ══ COVER / TITLE ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(Spacer(1, 0.5*cm)) story.append(Paragraph("ENT Exam Diagrams Cheat Sheet", title_style)) story.append(Paragraph("10 Essential Diagrams to Draw in Your ENT Exam — with Real Clinical Images", subtitle_style)) story.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=2, color=colors.HexColor('#1565c0'), spaceAfter=6)) toc_data = [ ['#', 'Diagram', 'Exam Relevance'], ['1', 'Tympanogram Types (A/As/Ad/B/C)', 'MCQ favourite — Type B = glue ear, As = otosclerosis'], ['2', 'Audiogram Patterns (Normal / CHL / SNHL)', 'Draw in CSOM, otosclerosis, Menière\'s questions'], ['3', 'Vocal Cord Positions (abduction / paralysis)', 'VCP questions — unilateral vs bilateral'], ['4', 'Lateral Wall of Nose + OMC', 'Sinusitis, FESS, nasal anatomy questions'], ['5', 'Tracheostomy Site Diagram', 'Classic surgical anatomy — tracheal rings'], ['6', 'Waldeyer\'s Ring', 'Short note favourite — all 6 components'], ['7', 'CSOM — TM Perforation Types', 'Safe vs unsafe, tubotympanic vs atticoantral'], ['8', 'Deep Neck Space Infections', 'Ludwig\'s, quinsy, retropharyngeal, parapharyngeal'], ['9', 'Tuning Fork Tests (Rinne + Weber)', 'Classic table — draw this in any hearing loss Qs'], ['10', 'Complications of CSOM', 'Extracranial vs intracranial tree'], ] toc_table = Table(toc_data, colWidths=[USABLE_W*0.07, USABLE_W*0.38, USABLE_W*0.55]) toc_table.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor('#1565c0')), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 8), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.HexColor('#e3f2fd'), colors.white]), ('GRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor('#90caf9')), ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'TOP'), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ])) story.append(toc_table) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 1 — TYMPANOGRAM # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 1 — Tympanogram Types")) story.append(img('01_tympanogram.png', width=USABLE_W, height=USABLE_W*0.28)) story.append(Cap("Tympanogram Types: A (normal), As (otosclerosis), Ad (ossicular discontinuity), B (effusion/perforation), C (ETD)")) story.append(HR()) ri = real_img('real_01_tympanogram_OME.jpg', width=USABLE_W*0.45) if ri: story.append(side_by_side( [ri, RealCap("Otoscopic + audiogram + CT in otitis media")], [ B("When to draw this diagram:"), B("• Any question on OME, ASOM, otosclerosis, ETD"), B("• Audiometry interpretation questions"), Spacer(1,4), B("Key exam points:"), B("• Type B = flat = glue ear (OME) or TM perforation"), B("• Type As = reduced compliance = otosclerosis"), B("• Type Ad = high compliance = ossicular discontinuity"), B("• Type C = negative peak = Eustachian tube dysfunction"), B("• Type A = normal (peak at 0 daPa)"), Spacer(1,4), Note("Tympanogram does NOT test hearing — it tests middle ear compliance only"), ] )) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 2 — AUDIOGRAM # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 2 — Audiogram Patterns")) story.append(img('02_audiogram.png', width=USABLE_W, height=USABLE_W*0.40)) story.append(Cap("Audiogram: Normal | Conductive HL (CSOM, otosclerosis) | Sensorineural HL (Menière's, noise-induced)")) story.append(HR()) story.append(B("Rules to remember when drawing:")) audi_data = [ ['Pattern', 'Air Conduction', 'Bone Conduction', 'Air-Bone Gap', 'Example conditions'], ['Normal', 'Normal (<25 dB)', 'Normal (<25 dB)', 'Absent (<10 dB)', 'Healthy ear'], ['Conductive HL', 'ELEVATED', 'Normal', 'Present (>15 dB)', 'CSOM, OME, otosclerosis'], ['Sensorineural HL', 'Elevated', 'Elevated (same as AC)', 'Absent', "Menière's, noise, ototoxicity"], ['Mixed HL', 'Elevated', 'Elevated (but less than AC)', 'Present', 'Advanced CSOM with SNHL'], ] at = Table(audi_data, colWidths=[USABLE_W*0.18, USABLE_W*0.18, USABLE_W*0.2, USABLE_W*0.17, USABLE_W*0.27]) at.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor('#1565c0')), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 7.5), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.HexColor('#e3f2fd'), colors.white]), ('GRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor('#90caf9')), ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'MIDDLE'), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 3), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 3), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ])) story.append(at) story.append(Note("Carhart's notch = dip at 2 kHz in BONE conduction — pathognomonic of otosclerosis (disappears after stapedectomy)")) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 3 — VOCAL CORD POSITIONS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 3 — Vocal Cord Positions")) story.append(img('03_vocal_cord.png', width=USABLE_W, height=USABLE_W*0.37)) story.append(Cap("Vocal cord positions: normal abduction, normal adduction, unilateral VCP, bilateral VCP (paramedian)")) story.append(HR()) ri2 = real_img('real_02_vocal_cord_paralysis.jpg', width=USABLE_W*0.42) if ri2: story.append(side_by_side( [ri2, RealCap("Laryngoscopy: right VCP — right cord fixed near midline (paramedian)")], [ B("Positions to know:"), B("• Full abduction = breathing (cords wide apart)"), B("• Full adduction = phonation/coughing (cords touching)"), B("• Paramedian = partial RLN palsy (most common VCP position)"), B("• Cadaveric (lateral) = complete combined nerve palsy"), Spacer(1, 5), B("Unilateral VCP: Hoarse/breathy voice, adequate airway"), B("Bilateral VCP: Stridor, respiratory distress, tracheostomy needed"), Spacer(1, 5), Note("Left RLN injured most — loops under aortic arch. Causes: thyroid surgery, lung Ca, mediastinal mass"), ] )) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 4 — LATERAL WALL OF NOSE + OMC # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 4 — Lateral Wall of Nose + Osteomeatal Complex")) story.append(img('04_lateral_wall_nose.png', width=USABLE_W, height=USABLE_W*0.52)) story.append(Cap("Lateral wall showing turbinates, meatuses, and OMC — the critical drainage pathway for sinuses")) story.append(HR()) ri3 = real_img('real_08_lateral_wall_nose.jpg', width=USABLE_W*0.42) if ri3: story.append(side_by_side( [ri3, RealCap("Cadaveric sagittal section showing turbinates, adenoids, and nasopharynx")], [ B("Meatuses drainage — must memorise:"), B("• Inferior meatus → Nasolacrimal duct"), B("• Middle meatus → Frontal + Maxillary + Ant. ethmoid (= OMC)"), B("• Superior meatus → Posterior ethmoid"), B("• Sphenoethmoidal recess → Sphenoid sinus"), Spacer(1,5), B("OMC = Osteomeatal Complex:"), B("Uncinate process + Hiatus semilunaris + Ethmoid bulla + Infundibulum"), Spacer(1,5), Note("FESS = opens the OMC to restore drainage. Block OMC → recurrent sinusitis"), ] )) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 5 — TRACHEOSTOMY # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 5 — Tracheostomy Anatomy & Incision Site")) story.append(img('05_tracheostomy.png', width=USABLE_W*0.55, height=USABLE_W*0.72)) story.append(Cap("Anterior neck anatomy — thyroid cartilage, cricoid, tracheal rings, tracheostomy incision site")) story.append(HR()) story.append(B("Key anatomical levels:")) tr_data = [ ['Level', 'Structure', 'Clinical significance'], ['Between thyroid & cricoid', 'Cricothyroid membrane', 'Emergency cricothyrotomy site'], ['Ring 1–2', 'Upper trachea', 'Percutaneous tracheostomy site (ICU)'], ['Ring 2–3 ★', 'Mid-trachea', 'Standard SURGICAL tracheostomy site'], ['Ring 4+', 'Lower trachea', 'Avoid — near brachiocephalic vessels'], ['Thyroid isthmus', 'Overlies rings 2–4', 'May need division to access trachea'], ] t2 = Table(tr_data, colWidths=[USABLE_W*0.28, USABLE_W*0.27, USABLE_W*0.45]) t2.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor('#1565c0')), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 8), ('BACKGROUND', (0,3), (-1,3), colors.HexColor('#ffccbc')), ('FONTNAME', (0,3), (-1,3), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.HexColor('#e3f2fd'), colors.white]), ('GRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor('#90caf9')), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ])) story.append(t2) story.append(Note("Ring 2–3 = standard surgical tracheostomy. Never below ring 4 (risk of brachiocephalic trunk injury and tracheomalacia)")) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 6 — WALDEYER'S RING # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 6 — Waldeyer's Ring")) story.append(img('06_waldeyer_ring.png', width=USABLE_W*0.65, height=USABLE_W*0.65)) story.append(Cap("Waldeyer's ring — 6 lymphoid tissue components guarding respiratory & digestive tracts")) story.append(HR()) w_data = [ ['Component', 'Location', 'Clinical note'], ['Pharyngeal tonsil (Adenoids)', 'Posterior nasopharynx (roof)', 'Hypertrophy → nasal obstruction, OME in children'], ['Tubal tonsils (×2)', 'Opening of Eustachian tube', 'Part of Waldeyer\'s ring, less commonly discussed'], ['Palatine tonsils (×2)', 'Between ant. + post. pillars', 'Most common tonsillitis; tonsillectomy target'], ['Lingual tonsil', 'Base of tongue', 'Can obstruct airway if hypertrophied; SCC site'], ['Lateral pharyngeal bands', 'Posterior pharyngeal wall', 'Enlarge in pharyngitis'], ] wt = Table(w_data, colWidths=[USABLE_W*0.32, USABLE_W*0.3, USABLE_W*0.38]) wt.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor('#6a1b9a')), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 8), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.HexColor('#f3e5f5'), colors.white]), ('GRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor('#ce93d8')), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ])) story.append(wt) story.append(Note("Primary site of NHL in head & neck. Waldeyer's ring = MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)")) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 7 — CSOM PERFORATION TYPES # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 7 — CSOM: Tympanic Membrane Perforation Types")) story.append(img('07_csom_perforation.png', width=USABLE_W, height=USABLE_W*0.53)) story.append(Cap("Left: Tubotympanic (safe) — central perforation. Right: Atticoantral (unsafe) — attic/marginal perforation")) story.append(HR()) ri4 = real_img('real_07_retraction_pocket.jpg', width=USABLE_W*0.42) ri5 = real_img('real_06_otosclerosis_stapedectomy.jpg', width=USABLE_W*0.42) if ri4 and ri5: story.append(side_by_side( [ri4, RealCap("Grade III TM retraction pocket — not-visible fundus, high risk for cholesteatoma")], [ri5, RealCap("Otosclerosis intraop: Schwartze sign, sclerotic footplate, stapedotomy + Teflon piston")] )) story.append(Spacer(1, 5)) csom_compare = [ ['Feature', 'Tubotympanic (SAFE)', 'Atticoantral (UNSAFE)'], ['Perforation', 'Central (pars tensa)', 'Marginal / Attic (pars flaccida)'], ['Discharge', 'Mucoid, non-offensive', 'Scanty, foul-smelling, offensive'], ['Cholesteatoma', 'Absent', 'Present (common)'], ['Bone erosion', 'No', 'Yes (scutum, ossicles, tegmen, facial canal)'], ['IC complications', 'Rare', 'More common'], ['Surgery', 'Myringoplasty', 'Mastoidectomy (cortical / MRM)'], ] ct2 = Table(csom_compare, colWidths=[USABLE_W*0.22, USABLE_W*0.39, USABLE_W*0.39]) ct2.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor('#1565c0')), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('BACKGROUND', (2,1), (2,-1), colors.HexColor('#ffebee')), ('FONTNAME', (2,1), (2,-1), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('TEXTCOLOR', (2,1), (2,-1), colors.HexColor('#b71c1c')), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 8), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-2,-1), [colors.HexColor('#e3f2fd'), colors.white]), ('GRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor('#90caf9')), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ])) story.append(ct2) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 8 — DEEP NECK SPACES # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 8 — Deep Neck Space Infections")) story.append(img('08_deep_neck.png', width=USABLE_W, height=USABLE_W*0.55)) story.append(Cap("Deep neck space infections: Ludwig's angina, quinsy, retropharyngeal abscess, parapharyngeal abscess")) story.append(HR()) story.append(Note("Ludwig's angina = AIRWAY EMERGENCY. Never delay securing airway for investigation or antibiotics.")) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 9 — TUNING FORK TESTS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 9 — Tuning Fork Tests: Rinne & Weber")) story.append(img('09_tuning_fork.png', width=USABLE_W, height=USABLE_W*0.47)) story.append(Cap("Rinne and Weber test results for Normal, CHL, SNHL, and Dead ear conditions")) story.append(HR()) story.append(B("Additional tuning fork tests:")) extra_tf = [ ['Test', 'Method', 'What it tests'], ['Absolute Bone Conduction (ABC)', 'Compare patient BC to examiner BC (both use mastoid)', 'Cochlear function (vs examiner as normal standard)'], ['Bing Test', 'Occlude EAC — does BC get louder?', 'Yes (normal/SNHL) = Bing +ve | No change (CHL) = Bing –ve'], ['Stenger Test', 'Two identical TFs — one at each ear', 'Detects malingering / functional hearing loss (unilateral)'], ['Schwabbach Test', 'Compare BC duration to examiner', 'Shortened (SNHL) | Prolonged (CHL)'], ] et = Table(extra_tf, colWidths=[USABLE_W*0.3, USABLE_W*0.38, USABLE_W*0.32]) et.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor('#1565c0')), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 7.5), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.HexColor('#e3f2fd'), colors.white]), ('GRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor('#90caf9')), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ])) story.append(et) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DIAGRAM 10 — CSOM COMPLICATIONS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(PageBreak()) story.append(H1("Diagram 10 — Complications of CSOM")) story.append(img('10_csom_complications.png', width=USABLE_W, height=USABLE_W*0.50)) story.append(Cap("CSOM complications: extracranial (left) and intracranial (right)")) story.append(HR()) # BONUS: epiglottitis real image story.append(H1("BONUS — Real Clinical Images")) story.append(Spacer(1, 6)) ri_epig = real_img('real_03_epiglottitis_thumbprint.jpg', width=USABLE_W*0.42) ri_polyp = real_img('real_04_nasal_polyp.jpg', width=USABLE_W*0.42) if ri_epig and ri_polyp: story.append(side_by_side( [ri_epig, RealCap("Acute epiglottitis — lateral neck X-ray showing thumbprint sign (swollen epiglottis)"), Spacer(1,4), B("Thumbprint sign (acute epiglottitis):"), B("• Swollen, bulbous epiglottis on lateral X-ray"), B("• Replaces normal thin leaf-like epiglottis"), B("• = airway emergency — do NOT examine in ED"), B("• Org: Hib (vaccinated populations now rare)"), B("• Rx: OT + GA intubation + IV ceftriaxone") ], [ri_polyp, RealCap("Nasal endoscopy: large grey-white gelatinous nasal polyp (P) with septum (S) and inferior turbinate (NM)"), Spacer(1,4), B("Nasal polyp endoscopy findings:"), B("• Pale, grey-white, insensate, non-bleeding"), B("• Smooth gelatinous surface"), B("• Bilateral (ethmoidal) — most common type"), B("• Associated: allergic rhinitis, Samter's triad, CF"), B("• Rx: INS → oral steroids → FESS") ] )) # Footer story.append(Spacer(1, 10)) story.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=1, color=colors.HexColor('#1565c0'))) story.append(Paragraph( "ENT Diagrams Cheat Sheet — Compiled from KJ Lee's Essential Otolaryngology, Cummings Otolaryngology, Scott-Brown's, Bailey & Love | Clinical images from peer-reviewed sources", ParagraphStyle('footer', parent=styles['Normal'], fontSize=6.5, textColor=colors.grey, alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceBefore=4) )) doc.build(story) print("PDF built successfully!") import os size = os.path.getsize('/tmp/workspace/ent-diagrams/ENT_Diagrams_Cheatsheet.pdf') print(f"File size: {size/1024/1024:.2f} MB") PYEOF

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#	Diagram	Format
1	Tympanogram Types (A / As / Ad / B / C)	Custom drawn + real otoscopic clinical image
2	Audiogram Patterns (Normal / CHL / SNHL) with Carhart's notch	Custom drawn + comparison table
3	Vocal Cord Positions (abduction / adduction / unilateral VCP / bilateral VCP)	Custom drawn + real laryngoscopy photo
4	Lateral Wall of Nose + OMC drainage map	Custom drawn + real cadaveric section photo
5	Tracheostomy Anatomy — tracheal ring levels, cricothyroid membrane	Custom drawn
6	Waldeyer's Ring — all 6 components labeled	Custom drawn ring diagram
7	CSOM TM Perforation Types (safe vs unsafe)	Custom TM drawing + real retraction pocket photo + otosclerosis intraop photo
8	Deep Neck Space Infections — all 4 spaces	Color-coded summary diagram
9	Tuning Fork Tests (Rinne + Weber table) + Bing/Stenger/Schwabach	Full comparison table
10	CSOM Complications tree (extra- vs intracranial)	Visual tree diagram
Bonus	Real clinical images — epiglottitis thumbprint sign X-ray + nasal polyp endoscopy	With annotated notes

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