March 2008

I. Write Essay:

1. A 65 years old male patient presented with difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia). Write the differential diagnosis and investigations required to diagnose. Discuss treatment options for carcinoma of lower 1/3 of oesophagus.

2. What is stridor? How do you classify stridor?

Describe the causes of stridor in a child and its management.

II. Write short notes on:

a. Osteomeatal complex

b. Nasal cycle

c. Qunisy

d. Ludwigs angina

e. Fistula test

f. Bezold's abscess