Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Surgery > Head & Neck > Flashcards

Head & Neck Flashcards

(66 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

Management for Follicular neoplasm or Suspicious for a follicular neoplasm on FNAB?

A

Lobectomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Thyroid cancer histioptype with the poorest overall survival?

A

Anaplastic carcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Given 7 to 10 days preop to decrese vascularity of thyroid ( lessen bleeding) and to lessen the risk of thyroid storm?

A

Lugol’s Iodine ( Potassium Iodide Saturated Solution)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Antithyroid drug preferred during pregnancy?

A

PTU ( Propylthiouracil)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Structures remove in radical neck dissection?

A
  1. Level I to V cervical nodes
  2. Spinal accessory nodes
  3. Internal jugular vein
  4. SCM muscle
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Single most important test in the evaluation of thyroid nodules?

A

FNAB

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Most accurate and practical diagnostic test to differentiate benign to malignant lesions of thyroid?

A

FNAB

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Most common type of esophageal cancer world wide!

A

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Procedure of choice for a Pituitary Tumor?

A

Transsphenoidal surgery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Cranial nerve involved in the Tic Doloreux

A

Trigeminal nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Management of middle ear and mastoid disease with cholesteatoma?

A

Radical mastoidectomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Structures excised in composite resection?

A
  1. Primary tumor
  2. Cervical nodes
  3. Part of the mandible
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Prognostic indicator in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma Patients?

A

Calcitonin doubling time

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Indications for post-op radiation therapy?

A
  1. Extranodal extension
  2. Perineural invasion
  3. Lymphovascular Invasion
  4. Positive Cervical Lymph nodes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Indications for surgical removal of nodular goiter?

A
  1. Suspicious for malignancy
  2. Symptoms of pressure
  3. Substernal extension
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Treatment of choice in early stage tracheal neoplasm?

A

Surgery if completely resectable . Primary resection and anastomoses.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Vulnerability of esophagus to perforation?

A
  1. Lacks serosal layer
  2. Allows the smooth muscle to dilate with ease
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Presentation of Calcium stone formation in hyperparathyroidism?

A
  1. Hypophosphatemia
  2. Increased calciuria
  3. Hypercalcemia
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Most common etiology of primary hyperparathyroidism?

A
  1. Parathyroid adenoma 80%
  2. Prathyroid hyperplasia 15-20%
  3. Parathyroid carcinoma 1%
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Cause of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism?

A
  1. Deficiency of vitamin D
  2. Uremia
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Cause of tertiary hyperparathyroidism?

A

Long standing, severe, secondary HPT which has turned autonomous once the cause of secondary HPT has been removed.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

A 30yo male complaining of a 6 cm hard, fixed, left mandibular mass with radiographic features of multi- loculated lesion in the parasymphyseal area is most likely suffering from?

A

Ameloblastoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Most common thyroid cancer affecting young patients?

A

Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Which among the following types of thyroid cancer has the best prognosis?

A

Papillary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Most common nerve injured during parotidectomy?
Marginal mandibular nerve
26
The major advantage of neo-adjuvant radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies is?
Decrease recurrence after surgery
27
Thyroid cancer with the poorest overall survival is?
Anaplastic
28
During parotidectomy, which structure can be used to identify the facial nerve?
Stylomastoid foramen
29
Exit site of the facial nerve from the skull and landmark used in parotid surgery?
Stylomastoid foramen
30
A 25yo known case of Graves disease is being given iodine for the last 10 days prior to surgery. Iodine was given in order to?
Minimize intraop bleeding
31
Which is correct regarding carcinoma of esophagus?
Smoking is a risk factor
32
Characteristic radiologic finding of an odontogenic ,painless, benign, locally aggressive tumor presenting with an Andy-Gump deformity?
Soap bubble-appearance This is an ameloblastoma
33
Predilection site of HPV positive Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Oropharynx
34
Cervical lymph node levels removed in a posterolateral neck dissection?
II, III, IV, V Supraomohyoid : I, II, III Lateral: II, III, IV Central: VI
35
Muscle that is superficial and parallel to the facial nerve?
Posterior belly of digastric
36
Ligament that attaches the thyroid gland to the cricoid cartilage?
Ligament of Berry
37
Prelaryngeal lymph nodes that group around the pyramidal lobe
Delphian nodes
38
Possible injury in thyroid surgery that causes airway obstruction and necessitates tracheostomy?
Bilateral Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury Unilateral RLN injury: vocal cord in the paramedian position , normal but weak voice Vocal cord in abducted position: hoarse voice , weak cough
39
First muscle encountered during neck dissection?
Platysma
40
Only test necessary in most patients with thyroid nodules that clinically appear euthyroid?
TSH
41
Used for monitoring of differentiated thyroid cancer recurrence after total thyroidectomy and RAI ablation?
Serum thyroglobulin
42
Used for monitoring of differentiated thyroid cancer recurrence after total thyroidectomy and RAI ablation?
Serum thyroglobulin
43
Management of solitary thyroid nodule with an FNAB finding of suspicious for follicular neoplasia?
Lobectomy
44
Features of Follicular carcinoma that can not be seen on FNAB?
Capsular & Vascular Invasion
45
Hormone marker used for postoperative surveillance in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma?
Calcitonin
46
Technique used for the preoperative localization of the parathyroid glands?
Sestamibi scan
47
Outcome of thymectomy in myasthenia gravis with thymoma?
25% resolve
48
Acute painful visual loss without red eye?
1. Pituitary apoplexy 2. Acute onset of headache 3. Nausea 4. Visual field loss 5. Ocular paresis
49
Conditions that results in blindness?
1. Glaucoma 2. Uveitis 3. Corneal ulcer
50
Treatment for dry eye syndrome aka Keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
1. Tear supplementation 2. Environment coping strategies 3. Application of warm compress 4. Amelioration of eyelid abnormalities
51
Contraindicated in Herpes Simplex Conjunctivitis?
Prednisone ophthalmic drops Steroids could potentiate the infection
52
Acute red eye with no loss of vision risk?
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
53
Profuse purulent discharge from eye?
Gonococcal conjunctivitis
54
Neck Dissections: Identify the levels being dissected. Supraomohyoid Dissection
Levels I, II, III
55
Neck Dissections: Identify the levels being dissected. Lateral Neck Dissection
Levels II , III, IV
56
Neck Dissections: Identify the levels being dissected. Posterolateral Neck Dissection
Levels II, III, IV, V For Thyroid Malignancies
57
Neck Dissections: Identify the levels being dissected. Thyroid Malignancies
Levels II, III, IV, V
58
Neck Dissections: Identify the levels being dissected. Laryngeal Malignancies
Levels II,III,IV LATERAL NECK DISSECTION
59
Neck Dissections: Identify the levels being dissected. Oral Malignancies
Levels I, II, III Supraomohyoid Dissection
60
What level is the posterior triangle of the neck ?
Level V
61
Tx for Medullary Thyroid CA with ret mutation carriers for MEN 2A?
Total Thyroidectomy before age 6
62
Tx for Medullary Thyroid CA with ret mutation carriers for MEN 2B?
Total Thyroidectomy before age 1
63
Preoperative localization test in primary hyperparathyroidism?
Sestamibi
64
Hormone responsible for ductal development ?
Estrogen
65
Hormone responsible for lobular development of the breast ?
Progesterone
66
Fundoscopy of the affected eye shows cherry red spot over a pale background. What’s your diagnosis?
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion / Amaurosis fugax Tx : direct infusion of thrombolytic to the ophthalmic artery or by decreasing IOP. ( IV acetazolamide or Vitreous Paracentesis)

Surgery (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions