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Cricoid Cartilage: Structure, Function & Diseases
The cricoid cartilage (lat. : Cartilago cricoidea) is part of the thyroid cartilage, usually called the larynx. This is the transition from the pharynx to the trachea and part of the airway in the front of the throat. The thyroid cartilage, also part of the larynx, is visible as the Adam’s apple in the middle … Cricoid Cartilage: Structure, Function & Diseases
Coltsfoot: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Coltsfoot or Tussilago Farfara, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae, traditionally used for medicines. Coltsfoot is a perennial herbaceous plant that spreads by seeds and rhizomes. Occurrence and appearance of coltsfoot. Coltsfoot is native to Europe and Asia and is listed as an invasive species in the Americas. The yellow flowers on … Coltsfoot: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a tumorous disorder in which tumors in the gastrointestinal tract cause overproduction of the hormone gastrin. In slightly more than half of all cases, the tumors are malignant gastrinomas. Curative therapy is possible before metastasis. What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? The hormone gastrin is synthesized in the gastrointestinal tract. Overproduction of this hormone … Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Larynx: Structure, Function & Diseases
The fact that we humans differ significantly from animals also has to do with our ability to communicate using language. This is a very complicated process involving many physical functions. One important component of language is the larynx. What is the larynx? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the larynx. Click to enlarge. The larynx … Larynx: Structure, Function & Diseases
Electroglottography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Electroglottography is a noninvasive laryngeal vocal fold diagnostic procedure used especially to monitor treatment success in laryngeal vocal fold therapy. The two electrodes attached superficially to the thyroid cartilage wings determine the altered electroimpedances in the case of vibrating vocal folds and graphically represent the use of the voice in a so-called electroglottogram. In evaluating … Electroglottography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Lump on the neck
A bump on the neck is a swelling or thickening in the area of the neck. It can occur in different regions and can occur either on one side only or on both sides. The appearance also varies and depends on the cause, e.g. it is rather extensive or knotty. Since the neck is a … Lump on the neck
The symptoms | Lump on the neck
The symptoms A bump on the neck can be conspicuous by various features. In most cases it can be recognized by the visible swelling on the neck. This can occur in different areas of the neck, either on one side only or also on both sides and can vary in size. Another important role is … The symptoms | Lump on the neck
The diagnosis | Lump on the neck
The diagnosis A bump on the neck should always first be palpated. Criteria such as size, shape and any external redness are important. But also the movability, possibly also accompanied by swallowing, and the delimitability of the lump to surrounding tissue are essential criteria. Thus different causes can be classified as probable or less probable. … The diagnosis | Lump on the neck
