Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to Jenny C Kim.
Facial nerve schwannomas are clinically challenging tumors. This is a case study of a young woman with an extensive facial nerve schwannoma. The clinical presentation, radiographic diagnosis, pathological confirmation, and treatment options for this relatively rare tumor are discussed.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a disorder of the peripheral vestibular system characterized by brief episodes of vertigo precipitated by head movements in certain planes. It is one of the most common causes of vertigo. Displaced otolithic debris in the posterior semicircular canal is the proposed mechanism of this disorder and explains the success of repositioning procedures in treating these patients. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options are discussed.
Acute otitis externa is a common presenting disorder seen in many primary care offices. Serious complications may be avoided by appropriate diagnosis and treatment. This article will summarize the basic anatomy and physiology of the external auditory canal, the pathophysiology and microbiology of acute otitis externa, the clinical presentation and diagnosis of this disease, and its potential complications and treatment.