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A 17-year-old patient came into the clinic with an inner lip mass, around 3 millimeters by 5 millimeters. It started 2 years ago when he was eating hurriedly and bit into his inner lip. Since then, the mass would increase and decrease in size and occasionally bleed when he bites it. He came to consult […]

Today, I had visitors in the clinic from Poland. They were filming the beach in Sabang. One day before coming to the clinic, one of the visitors was complaining of hearing loss in his right ear, resulting in difficulty in communication and a slight disturbance in his balance. Hearing is crucial for effective communication and

Imagine having a 4-inch nail in your face without realizing it. This is what happened to a 32-year-old man who fell while climbing a coconut tree. After the fall, he noticed facial wounds but didn’t seek immediate medical attention due to the distance from the nearest hospital.  Encouraged by his concerned relatives, he eventually visited

Four months ago, a man began noticing a mass on the side of his neck. Initially small, it gradually enlarged and became painful, with pus forming around it. Seeking help from various specialists, he underwent drainage of the abscess and received antibiotic treatment. However, the neck mass persisted, leading him to seek further consultation at

Thyroid cancer is a concerning diagnosis, but advancements in medical science have led to several effective treatment options. ENT doctors now use a combination of surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy to combat this disease, significantly improving patient outcomes. Furthermore, the advent of precision medicine is revolutionizing cancer care by allowing doctors to tailor treatments

Preauricular sinus is a congenital condition characterized by a small opening or pit near the front of the ear. While it may remain asymptomatic, some individuals experience recurrent infections or abscess formation, necessitating surgical intervention. This blog discusses the surgery for pre auricular sinus (both infected and non- infected) done by an ENT doctor in Palawan. IMAGE:

As discussed in this blog, thyroid cancers may range from “friendly” to aggressive. In this blog, we will discuss the rarest subtype: anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC).  Known for its aggressive nature, ATC poses significant challenges in both diagnosis and treatment. In this blog, we’ll explore the characteristics of ATC and the ongoing efforts to combat this formidable

Mouth sores may be annoying occurrences in the mouth, or they may also be an early sign of oral cancer. In this blog, your ENT doctor in Palawan will discuss the causes, symptoms, home treatments, and indicators for consultation for mouth sores. Hopefully, reading this can offer clarity on distinguishing benign sores from those that

What Are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are benign growths that develop in the nasal passages or sinuses, taking on a teardrop shape. Despite being non-cancerous, these soft and painless swellings can obstruct nasal airways, resulting in symptoms such as congestion. When observed, they appear as grayish, grape-shaped growths in the nasal cavity. The surrounding nasal