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Acute Thrush
This is a classical example of acute thrush [a Candida Albicans infection of the oral mucous membrane].
Apthous Ulcer Lip
The white ulcerated lesion surrounded by an erythematous halo on the mucosal surface of this patient's lip is an apthous ulcer [sometimes referred to as a "canker"].
Calculus on Extruding Submandibular Stent
This patient had a plastic stent inserted in the orifice of the left submandibular gland duct to correct a stenosis in this area. The stent has started to extrude Note the large calculus [stone] which...
Mixed Tumor Parotid Gland
This is the surgical specimen of a large mixed tumor of the parotid gland.
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst During Swallowing
During embryological development, the thyroid gland originates on the back of the tongue and descends through the tongue to its final resting place on the neck in front of the trachea. In some patients,...
Mucous Cyst Floor of Mouth
If the lumen of a mucous gland becomes obstructed, it may continue to secrete mucus and develop into a mucous cyst. There is a medium-sized mucous cyst on the floor of this patient's mouth.
Pinhole Perforation from Acute Otitis Media
24 hours prior to this photograph, this patient presented with a severe acute otitis media and a bulging tympanic membrane. In the interval a pinpoint perforation as developed in the left tympanic membrane...
Cholesteatoma Left Ear
The white mass seen in the postero-superior quadrant of this left middle ear is a cholesteatoma. Note the crust superiorly in the 12 o'clock position which cover over the attic area from which this cholesteatoma...
Interior of Right Mastoid Cavity
This is a traditional "canal wall down" mastoid cavity of the right ear. The tympanic membrane can be seen in the 3 o'clock position. The remnant of the inferior portion of the posterior external...
Enlarged Adenoids
This is a trans-nasal endoscopic photograph enlarged adenoids blocking the left Choana.
Tympanosclerosis
Note the white patches of tympanosclerosis in this right tympanic. These are sometimes referred to as "chalk patches".
Attic Cholesteatoma
Note the granulation tissue arising from the attic area of this left middle ear. This "Herodion" signals an underlying cholesteatoma in the middle ear.
Cholesteatoma
The white mass of keratin surrounding the malleus of this left middle ear is a cholesteatoma. Note the large central perforation.