September 2008

[KT 1572]

Sub. Code: 3115

DIPLOMA IN OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
EXAMINATION.
Paper II OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY INCLUDING
AUDIOLOGY AND NEURO OTOLOGY
(Candidates admitted upto 2003-2004 and
Candidates admitted from 2004-2005 onwards)
Q.P. Code : 353115
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.

Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions :

(2 X 20 = 40)

1. Discuss the etiology, clinical features and management epistaxis

2. Discuss the aetiopathogenesis, clinical features and managent of Post
cricoid malignancy

II. Write short notes on :

(10 X 6 = 60)

1. Subglottic stenosis.
2. Otitic hydrocephalus.
3. Oroantral fistula.
4. Ennumerate ENT manifestations of AIDS.
5. Penetrating neck injuries.
6. Neoglottis.
7. Congenital cholesteatoma.
8. Prognostic tests for facial nerve palsy.
9. Puberphonia.
10. Cryosurgery in ENT diseases.
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MARCH -2009

[KU 1572]

Sub. Code: 3115

DIPLOMA IN OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
EXAMINATION.
Paper II OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY INCLUDING
AUDIOLOGY AND NEURO OTOLOGY
(Common to all Regulations)
Q.P. Code : 353115
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
Answer ALL questions.

I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)

1. Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features and management of acoustic
neuroma.
2. Describe the aetiology, clinical features and management of fungal sinusitis.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Stapedotomy.
2. Electronystagmography.
3. Vidian neurectomy.
4. CSF rhinorrhoea.
5. Blow out fracture.
6. Septal perforation.
7. Rhinophyma.
8. Perilymph fistula.
9. Tinnitus.
10. Tuberculous otitis media.
*****

September - 2009
[KV 1572]

Sub. Code: 3115

DIPLOMA IN OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
EXAMINATION.

Paper II OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY INCLUDING

AUDIOLOGY AND NEURO OTOLOGY
(Common to all Regulations)
Q.P. Code : 353115
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions :

(2 X 20 = 40)

1. Enumerate the common causes of sensorineural deafness and discuss the

etiology, clinical features and management of Menieres disease.
2. Enumerate the intratemporal complications of chronic suppurative otitis
media and outline their management.

II. Write short notes on :

(10 X 6 = 60)

1. Ludwigs angina.
2. Uses of Seigels speculum.
3. Hemi facial spasm.
4. Keratosis obturans.
5. Wallenbergs syndrome.
6. Otitic barotraumas.
7. Otoacoustic emissions.
8. Malignant otosclerosis.
9. Bithermal caloric test.
10. Atrophic rhinitis.
*****

September 2010

[KX 1572]

Sub. Code: 3115

DIPLOMA IN OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (D.L.O.)

EXAMINATION.
Part II-Paper I for Candidates admitted upto 2003-04 & Candidates admitted
from 2008-09 onwards
And
Paper II for Candidates admitted from 2004-05 to 2007-08
OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY INCLUDING
AUDIOLOGY AND NEURO - OTOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 353115
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions :

(2 X 20 = 40)

1. Classify the complications of Chronic Otitis media and describe the

management of labyrinthine fistula.
2. Describe the etiology, pathology, clinical features and management of
parapharyngeal tumours.
II. Write short notes on :

(10 X 6 = 60)

1. Lingual Thyroid.
2. Sinonasal cholesteatoma.
3. Polysomnography.
4. Pharyngeal manifestations of HIV.
5. Pharyngo cutaneous fistula.
6. Grommet.
7. Atrophic rhinitis.
8. Thyroplasty Type I.
9. Electronystagmography.
10. Orbital Cellulitis.
*****

APRIL 2011
[KY 1572]

Sub. Code: 3115

DIPLOMA IN OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (DLO)
EXAMINATION

Time : 3 hours
(180 Min)

OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY INCLUDING
AUDIOLOGY AND NEURO OTOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 353115
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.

I. Elaborate on :

Pages Time
(Max.) (Max.)

1. Describe the role of outer and inner hair cells of the

cochlea and the mechanism of production of
otoacoustic emissions. What is the utility of
otoacoustic emissions in clinical practice?
2. What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Describe the diagnosis and management of this
condition.
II. Write notes on :
1. Facial nerve decompression.
2. Stapedial reflex testing.
3. Mucosal active Otitis media.
4. Diagnosis of Menieres disease.
5. Tone decay tests.
6. Ventilation tube.
7. Complications of modified radical mastoidectomy.
8. Congenital cholesteatoma.
9. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
10. Bat ear.
*******

Marks
(Max.)

11

35

15

11

35

15

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7

October 2011
[KZ 1572]

Sub. Code: 3115

DIPLOMA IN OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (DLO) EXAMINATION

OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY INCLUDING
AUDIOLOGY AND NEURO - OTOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 353115
Time : 3 hours
(180 Min)

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions in the same order.

I. Elaborate on :

Pages

Time Marks

(Max.) (Max.) (Max.)

1. Describe the etiology, pathology,clinical features and

management of parapharyngeal tumours.

11

35 min. 15

2. Manifestations of barotrauma in middle and inner ears.

11

35 min. 15

1. Thyroplasty Type II.

10 min.

2. Evoked response audiometry.

10 min.

3. Glycerol dehydration test.

10 min.

4. Tumour markers.

10 min.

5. Pharyngocutaneous fistula.

10 min.

6. Lingual thyroid.

10 min.

7. ENT manifestations of HIV.

10 min.

8. Rhytidectomy.

10 min.

9. Bekesy Audiometry.

10 min.

10. Epileys maneouure.

10 min.

II. Write notes on :

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April 2012

[LA 1572]

Sub. Code: 3115

DIPLOMA IN OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (DLO) EXAMINATION

OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY INCLUDING
AUDIOLOGY AND NEURO - OTOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 353115
Time : 3 hours
(180 Min)
I. Elaborate on :

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Pages Time Marks
(Max.) (Max.) (Max.)

1. Describe the Anatomy of Facial Nerve. What are the

causes for facial nerve paralysis. Discuss Investigations
and treatment.

16

35

15

2. What are the various causes for tinnitus? Discuss the

recent trends in its management.

16

35

15

II. Write notes on :

1. Recruitment-Explain its application in Sensory Neural
Hearing loss.
2. Management of Adhesive otitis media.

4
4

10
10

7
7

3. Etiology and treatment of BPPV.

10

4. Recent developments in Cochlear Implants.

10

5. Uses of Posturography.

10

6. Etiology and management of Malignant otitis externa.

10

7. Tests for malingering deafness.

10

8. Endolymphatic Sac Surgeries in treating Menieres Disease. 4

10

9. Evoked response Audiometry in Acoustic Neuroma.

10

10

10. Indications, Advantages and disadvantages of Combined Approach

Tympanoplasty.

4
*******

(LC 1572)

APRIL 2013

Sub. Code: 3115

DIPLOMA IN OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (DLO) EXAMINATION

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY INCLUDING AUDIOLOGY AND NEUROOTOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 353115
Time: Three Hours

Maximum: 100 marks

I. Elaborate on:

(2X15=30)

1. Classify complications of Suppurative Otitis Media. Discuss etiology,

diagnosis and management of Sigmoid Sinus Thrombosis.
2. Classify Cerebello-Pontine Angle tumours and outline diagnosis and
management of Acoustic Neuroma.

II. Write notes on:

(10X7=70)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Discuss Tympanogram.
Clinical applications of Brainstem evoked audiometry.
Discuss the aetiology and management of BPPV.
Indications and complications of Grommet insertion.
Diagnosis and management of Glomus tympanicum.
Discuss the tests for malingering deafness.
How would you differentiate cochlear and retrocochlear
Sensorineural deafness.
8. Keratosis Obturans.
9. Malignant Otitis Externa.
10. Bone Anchored Hearing Aid.
*******

(LE 1572)

APRIL 2014

Sub. Code:3115

DIPLOMA IN OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (DLO) EXAMINATION

OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY INCLUDING
AUDIOLOGY AND NEURO-OTOLOGY
Q.P.Code: 353115
Time: Three Hours

Maximum: 100 marks

I. Elaborate on:

(2X15=30)

1. Describe the anatomy of Facial Nerve. Discuss the causes of Facial

palsy and the diagnostic tests. Outline procedures to restore facial nerve
function.
2. Discuss the labyrinthine causes of Vertigo and outline Diagnostic Tests
and management.
II. Write notes on:

(10X7=70)

1. Discuss the causes of tinnitus and management.

2. Discuss diagnosis and management of Cochlear Otosclerosis.
3. Differential diagnosis of red Tympanic membrane.
4. Discuss the diagnosis and management of Ramsay-Hunt syndrome.
5. Discuss the presentation and management of Congenital cholesteatoma.
6. Discuss Masked mastoiditis.
7. Discuss diagnosis and management of superior Semicircular Canal
dehiscence syndrome.
8. Discuss indications of Cochlear Implant.
9. Discuss complications of Tympanoplasty.
10.Oto-Acoustic Emission testing.
*******