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CCs - in brief Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

What is a classic sign of parotid tumours?

A

Deflection of the ear outwards

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2
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What signs may indicate a parotid tumour is malignant?

A
VIIth nerve palsy
Rapid growth
Hard, fixed mass
Pain
But 80% are pleomorphic adenomas (mostly benign)
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3
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How do you treat parotid tumours?

A

Superficial parotidectomy

Radiotherapy if malignant

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4
Q

What commonly causes acute salivary gland swellings?

A

Mumps and HIV

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5
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What causes recurrent unilateral pain and swelling?

A

Stone - pain and swelling on eating, red, tender gland

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6
Q

What causes a fixed salivary gland swelling?

A
Tumours
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Sarcoid
Amyloid
Idiopathic
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7
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What are the main pairs of salivary glands?

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  1. Parotid
  2. Submandibular
  3. Sublingual
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