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Nasopharyngeal tonsil cancer
Tonsil cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the tonsillar fossa on both sides of the oropharynx, predominantly affecting men over 40 years old. Early stages may be asymptomatic or present with atypical symptoms such as pharyngeal discomfort and sore throat. As the tumor progresses, symptoms like dysphagia and dyspnea may appear.
View detailsPharyngeal burn
Pharyngeal burns are injuries to the pharyngeal and oral mucosa caused by thermal or chemical burns. This condition is common in young children, individuals with suicidal tendencies, or those with neurological disorders. The main symptoms include pain in the mouth and throat, accompanied by odynophagia.
View detailsPharyngeal muscle spasm
Pharyngeal muscle spasm is an intermittent, rhythmic contraction of the soft palate or pharyngeal constrictor muscles, mostly caused by lesions in the central brainstem. When this disease occurs, patients may experience symptoms such as dysphagia, trismus, choking, and difficulty opening the mouth. In severe cases, patients may experience shortness of breath, dyspnea, and asphyxia.
Ceruminous gland tumor of the external auditory canal
Ceruminous gland tumor of the external auditory canal, also known as external auditory canal sweat gland tumor, is a clinically rare glandular tumor that occurs in the external auditory canal, predominantly malignant. The main symptoms of this disease include ear pain, external auditory canal mass, and hearing loss.
View detailsExternal auditory canal furuncle
The external auditory canal is the ear region between the external auditory meatus and the tympanic membrane, with the outer one-third being cartilaginous and the inner two-thirds being bony. External auditory canal furuncle is an infectious disease affecting the hair follicles and surrounding tissues of the external auditory canal, predominantly occurring in the cartilaginous part, also known as "localized external otitis." Patients present with ear canal pain, generally without high fever. It is more common in summer and autumn.
View detailsExternal auditory canal exostosis
External auditory canal exostosis refers to a nodular, raised bony growth in the external auditory canal caused by localized overgrowth of the bone in the external auditory canal wall. It is often a bilateral condition. This disease is more common in young and middle-aged adults, with a higher incidence in males. The main symptoms include aural fullness, hearing loss, tinnitus, and external auditory canal eczema.
View detailsExternal auditory canal tumor
External auditory canal tumors refer to tumors that occur in the external auditory canal, which can be divided into two types: benign and malignant. Common benign tumors include papilloma, hemangioma, fibroma, external auditory canal exostosis, ceruminous adenoma, and mixed tumor, with papilloma being the most common. Common malignant tumors include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, ceruminous adenocarcinoma, and adenoid cystic carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common, and it is often primary.
View detailsAtrophic rhinitis
Atrophic rhinitis is a nasal inflammation primarily characterized by atrophy of the nasal mucosa, and the underlying turbinates and nasal bones. In mild cases, only the nasal mucosa atrophies; in more severe cases, both the nasal mucosa and the underlying turbinates and nasal bones atrophy. This disease is common in young and middle-aged adults, with a higher incidence in females than males. The main symptoms are nasal obstruction and nasal dryness.
View detailsBenign oropharyngeal tumor
Benign oropharyngeal tumors refer to benign neoplasms that can occur in any part of the oropharynx. Common types include papillomas, fibromas, retention cysts, pleomorphic adenomas, and hemangiomas. Other tumors, such as lipomas, lymphangiomas, and teratomas, are rare. Main symptoms include a foreign body sensation or obstruction during swallowing, slurred speech, difficulty breathing, and snoring during sleep.
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