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Shalakya Tantra · Paper II · Topic 44

Karnakandu, Karnaguthaka, Karnapratinaha, Krumikarna, Karnavidradhi, Karnapaka

SubjectShalakya Tantra (AyUG-SL) PaperPaper II Topic No.Topic 44 TermII Weightage5 marks (topics 43–46 together) Hours2 LH · 0 NLHT · 4 NLHP Topic ID3/shalakya-tantra/2-44

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✕ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ; LAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. AKarnakandu, Karnaguthaka (Ear wax), Karnapratinaha
  2. BKrumikarna (Maggots in Ear), Karnavidradhi, Karnapaka (Otitis Externa), Otomycosis

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Describe Samprapti Lakshanas and Chikitsa of Karna Kandu.Describe the Etiology, Pathology, Clinical Features and Management of Otomycosis.
  • Present an appropriate history in a patient presenting with Karna Kandu.
  • Describe Samprapti, Lakshanas, Upadravas and Chikitsa of Karna Guthaka (Ear Wax).Explain Samprapti, Lakshanas and Chikitsa of Karna Pratinaha and Krimikarna (Maggots in Ear).Decipher Hetu, Lakshanas, Samprapti and Chikitsa of Karna Vidradhi, Karnapaaka (Otitis Externa).
  • Summarise the technique for removal of Karnaguthaka (ear wax) from the ear.

Notes

Detailed notes for Karnakandu, Karnaguthaka, Karnapratinaha, Krumikarna, Karnavidradhi, Karnapaka are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.