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a: Midline sagittal view. b: Posterior view of the oral cavity and pharynx. In this view, the spinal column has been removed, so that the view is into the pharynx. The esophagus and pharynx have ...

A fiber-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) revealed incrustation on the pharyngeal mucosa (part of the epiglottis can also be seen in the lower part of the picture). This image shows ...

Medical treatments, like laser therapy or topical ointments, may help reduce the appearance of scars, depending on the type. Natural remedies, including aloe vera, may help. Treating an older scan ...

As the inflammation increases, edema of the mucosal surface occurs, resulting in a fine granular appearance that is often referred to as "wet sandpaper." The mucosa is very friable and bleeds ...

However, if you want to minimize the appearance of a scar or hyperpigmentation, you may be able to treat it over time with gels, sheets and oils, depending on the severity and depth of scarring.

However, if you want to minimize the appearance of a scar or hyperpigmentation, you may be able to treat it over time with ...

pylori infection in the human stomach and determine whether infection upregulates epithelial ST6Gal-I expression, a glycosyltransferase that is overexpressed in multiple mucosal cancers including ...

The people of Northampton have been known to challenge authority. This cobble was torn up from the Market Square on the evening of 6 October 1874 as 7000 people fought police. This had followed a ...

As a regular at the award show, Taylor Swift has brought out various iconic outfits both on the red carpet and on stage as a performer Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE. She has ...

The pop star recovered from the faux pas like a pro before making her way to her front row seat Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images All eyes were on Madonna at New York Fashion Week as she made a rare ...

The bumps take on the appearance of a cobblestone road, hence the term "cobblestone throat." Healthcare providers sometimes use the term when referring to pharyngitis or sore throat. Pharyngitis ...