Pathology - ENT Flashcards

1
Q

List the main conditions that affect the ear

A

Ottitis media
Vestibular schwannoma
Tumours
Cholesteatoma

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2
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What is cholesteatoma?

A

Presence of squamous epithelium in the middle ear

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3
Q

What is vestibular schwannoma?

A

Benign tumour of schwann cells in the vestibular portion of CN VIII

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4
Q

Where is the most common site for a schwannoma?

A

Cerebellopontine angle

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5
Q

Describe the histology of schwannoma

A

Nuclear palisading
Spindle cells
Verochy bodies

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6
Q

If you find bilateral schwannoma in a young person, which condition must be explored first?

A

Neurofibromatosis type 2

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7
Q

List the main conditions that affect the nose

A

Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Polyps
GPA

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8
Q

List some causes of nasal polyps

A

Aspirin sensitivity
Allergy
Nickel exposure
Infection

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9
Q

What is the most common malignant tumour of the nose?

A

Squamous cell carcinoma

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