Overview This is weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles due to pathology of the facial nerve. Course of the facial nerve Segment Description Intracranial The motor nucleus is situated in the pons and emerges through the cerebellopontine angle to…...
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Overview Dacyrocystitis is an inflammation of the lacrimal sac usually as a result of obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct. It is the most frequent disorder affecting the lower lacrimal system and usually occurs unilaterally. It may present acutely or chronically…...
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Overview Dacryoadenitis is the inflammation of the lacrimal glands. It may present acutely or chronically. It may occur unilaterally or bilaterally and there are multiple causes which can be broadly classified into: It occurs commonly in children and young adults…...
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Overview Anaemia is a common condition affecting more than half (57%) of pregnant women in Sub-saharan Africa. It is defined as a reduction in the hemoglobin concentration of the blood or red blood cell mass below the normal range for…...
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Overview Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a heterogenous group of conditions characterised by immune-mediated destruction of peripheral nerves (cranial nerves can be involved as well). Acute paralysis and diminished tendon reflexes are a hallmark for the condition. Commonly, symptoms arise after…...
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Overview Hematuria can be simply defined as the presence of blood in urine which is indicative of bleeding along the urinary tract. According to the National Institutes of Health, it can be further defined as the presence of at least…...
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Overview Transportation injuries encompass a wide range of incidents including injuries on roads (greatest contributor), railways, and aviation accidents. Forensic pathology plays a crucial role in investigating and understanding the causes and effects of injuries sustained in transportation-related incidents. Road…...
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Post Rape Care (PRC) Form Overview It is a medical document filled when attending to the survivor. The form allows space for history taking, documentation, and examination. It facilitates the filling of the P3 form by ensuring that all relevant details are available and were taken…...
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Overview Post-mortem changes (PMC) constitute the natural progression of the body’s decomposition after death, beginning at the cellular level. Classification Postmortem changes Immediate Early Late Insensibility Algor mortis (post-mortem cooling) Autolysis Cessation of respiration Rigor mortis (post-mortem rigidity) Putrefaction Cessation of…...
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