Misc Passmed/Passtest Flashcards
(24 cards)
What are the classic features of a cystic hygroma
transilluminating swelling in the posterior triangle of the neck found in younger children (90% by <2)
what is a cystic hygroma
a congenital lymphatic lesion (lymphangioma)
whats a characteristic feature of a branchial cyst
located in the anterior triangle - in front of SCM
fluid containing with cholesterol crystals inside
what drugs cause ototoxcicity
quinine
aspirin/NSAIDS
aminoglycosides (gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin)
loop diuretics
where is nasopharyngeal cancer more common
china
hong kong
what may present as painless lymphadenopathy due to its silent spread
nasopharyngeal cancer
what are typical features of mumps
pancreatitis/orchitits/reduced hearing/meningoencephalitis + parotid swelling
which of the paranasal sinuses drains into the sphenoethmoid recess
sphenoid sinus
what does the lingual nerve supply
somatic innervation of gingiva, floor of mouth and anterior 2/3 of taste (along with corda tympani)
what is the lingual nerve a branch of
mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
whats the difference between a carotid body tumour and a carotid aneurysm
both are pulsatile neck masses but carotid aneurysms are fluctuant and have bruits whereas carotid body tumours are firm and do not have a bruit
what neck lumps exude an unpleasant smelling white matter
epidermoid cysts
what is a complication of penetration of the tonsilar bed
loss of sensation of the ipsilateral side of the tonsillar bed
what nerve elongates the vocal cords
external branch of superior laryngeal nerve
which pharyngeal arch does a branchial cyst originate from
2nd
what attaches to both sides of the cricothyroid membrane (conus elasticus)
cricoid cartilage
what gives anterior attachment to the vocal folds
thyroid cartilage
what gives posterior attachment to the quadrangular membrane
arytenoid cartilage
whats the treatment for otitis externa
combined antibiotics and steroid ear drops for 7 days
what is attached to the stylohyoid ligament and lesser horn of the hyoid bone
middle pharngeal constrictor
what underlies the posterior pillar of the fauces (the arched opening at the back of the mouth leading to the pharynx)
palatopharyngeus
what arises from the oblique line of the thyroid cartilage
inferior pharyngeal constrictor
what muscle shares a common origin with the buccinator muscle
superior pharyngeal constrictor
what embrylogical origin does the thyroid come from
foramen caecum
