Assessment of the Head

1
Assessment of the Head Neck

• Skull and Face
• Inspection
• Size shape of skull (normocephalic,
  micro/macrocephalic)

• Symmetry of facial features (symmetrical/
• asymmetrical)

2
Assess for Symmetry

• Compare Eyebrows, nasolabial folds, sides of mouth

3
Eyes

• Assess for drainage, swelling, redness,
  asymmetry lesions

4
Eye Lesions
External hordeolum
External hordeolum
Internal hordeolum
5
Eye Assessment
Ectropion
conjunctivitis
6
Ear - Inspect Palpate
Pinna
7
Ear

• Assess for lesions, swelling, drainage

Otitis externa
8
Nose Sinuses

• Symmetry
• Patency
• Flaring
• Discharge
• Tenderness
• Masses

9
Mouth Oropharynx

• Inspect
• Symmetry
• Color
• Hydration
• Lesions
• Caries

10
Oral Lesions
Herpes simplex 1
Stomatitis
Gingivitis
Oral CA
11
Neck

• Inspect
• Thyroid gland for enlargement
• Any visible lymph nodes and masses

Goiter
12
Location of Lymph Nodes