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Atrophic Glossitis
Note the beefy red glazed tongue of a patient with atrophic glossitis due to an iron deficiency. The smooth red surface develops as a result of the loss of the filiform papillae.
Black Hairy Tongue
This photograph shows the typical appearance of a black hairy tongue. The filiform papillae elongate to produce the "hair" y coating. The true reason for the black colour has never been explained,...
Papilloma Soft Palate
Oral papillomas are benign neoplasms derived from squamous epithelium, which can be found in any part of the oral cavity, although the soft palate, uvula and consular regions are the most common. The...
Lip Fissure
This patient developed a split of the lower lip as the result of exposure to extreme dry and cold weather. The lips are also dry and white due to the exposure to extreme weather. Lip splits are quite...
Denture Granuloma
The flange of organized granulation tissue protruding from the middle of the base of the lower lip –/gingival margin was caused by a loose fitting denture. Removal of the granulation tissue combined...
Gingivitis
Gingivitis or infection of the gums [gingiva] is common. In this photograph, marginal gingivitis is shown. The gingival papillae are slightly swollen and have a smooth, shiny red appearance. These areas...
Epulides [giant cell granuloma]
This red to purplish swelling on the lower gingiva was diagnosed as a peripheral giant cell granuloma by the demonstration of osteoclasts like giant cells on histological examination.
Horner's Syndrome [Left]
Horner syndrome is a relatively rare disorder characterized by a constricted pupil (miosis), drooping of the upper eyelid (ptosis), absence of sweating of the face (anhidrosis), and sinking of the eyeball...
The Relationship of the Lateral Wall of the Ethmoid...
This axial cut shows the intimate relationship between the lateral wall of the ethmoid sinuses and the medial rectus muscle. Courtesy of the visible human project.
Orbital PreSeptal Hematoma
This patient developed a preseptal hematoma following endoscopic sinus surgery. Note the hematoma affecting both eyelids. This resolve spontaneously over 14 days and there were no visual or ocular muscle...
Orbital Emphysema Post Sinus Surgery
This patient developed sudden emphysema of the eyelids following vigourous nose blowing after recent endoscopic sinus surgery.
Tooth Projecting through Floor of the Nasal Cavity
The white hard lesion in the floor of this right nasal cavity is an ectopic tooth.
Rhinophyma
Rhinophyma is the result of a massive hyperplasia of the sebaceous glands of the nasal skin, which is often associated with acne rosacea. The result is a thickening and coursing of the skin covering the...
Chronic Ethmoid Sinusitis
This is the right middle meatus of a patient who continued to suffer from recurrent episodes of sinusitis despite a previous inferior meatal antrostomy and a partial resection of the inferior turbinate....
Nasal Polyp Removal with Powered Suction Shaver
This large nasal polyp is in the process of being removed using a Stryker powered suction shaver.