The cartilage The cartilaginous framework of the auricle gives it its typical shape and gives it the necessary stability, while remaining elastic and soft. These properties are due to the fact that the cartilage consists of so-called elastic cartilage. This cartilage contains a particularly large number of elastic fibers made up of elastin and fibrillin. … The cartilage | The auricle
Itching on the auricle An itchy auricle can also have various reasons. One of the harmless reasons is dry and irritated skin. Furthermore, skin diseases that cause a rash can often lead to itching. An example would be neurodermatitis, where the skin barrier function is disturbed and a chronic inflammation is present. Allergic reactions are … Itching on the auricle | The auricle
Definition The auricle, also called auricula (lat. auris – ear), is the visible, shell-shaped and cartilaginous outer part of the outer ear and together with the external auditory canal forms the outer ear. Together with the middle ear, it forms the sound conducting apparatus of the human hearing organ. With its shell-like funnel shape and … The auricle
Introduction If a stroke is already suspected (e.g. by the clinical FAST test), an immediate, emergency diagnosis must be made to substantiate the suspicion – the subsequent therapy depends on the cause of the stroke. For this purpose, a CT is primarily used for imaging; if more precise results are required, an MRI can also … How to diagnose a stroke
Further diagnostics for stroke prophylaxis After the stroke has been treated and the patient is no longer in danger of dying, the cause of the stroke is investigated further. This is important to prevent another stroke. This is because a stroke does not always come from the brain itself – contrary to what is thought … Further diagnostics for stroke prophylaxis | How to diagnose a stroke
Further questions Whether or not a stroke has occurred cannot be determined directly from the blood count. Nevertheless, if a stroke is suspected or already diagnosed, it can be useful to determine not only the red and white blood cells but also the platelet count and the blood clotting values. If, for example, there is … Further questions | How to diagnose a stroke
