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Acute otitis media [AOM] is one of the most common disease during childhood, therefore, every physician must be oriented about its diagnosis and treatment. This study was conducted to assess efficiency and performance of our medical educational system. This descriptive study was performed on 100 general practitioners requesting them to fill a questionnaire composed of questions dealing with diagnosis, treatment and follow up of AOM. Totally, 100 general practitioners with the mean age of 28.6+/-2 years wee enrolled. Averagely, 30.5% of questions had been answered correctly. Our general practitioners' knowledge about AOM was poor, thus, we should revise our medical educational system
ABSTRACT
Tonsil calculus is not a common disease. It may present with bad oral smelling, sore throat and peritonsillar abscess. However to our knowledge, recurrent neck abscess have not been reported yet. A 39-year old man admitted in hospital de to swelling and tenderness in Right side of his neck. This condition was repeated thrice during the recent 2 years. Examination revealed a big tonsillolith.Tonsillectomy with drainage of abscess was performed. Patient has no sign of recurrence during the year