MRCS ENT Flashcards

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Define nystagmus

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involuntary
rhythmic
oscillation
of the eyes

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Describe what a true vestibular nystagmus will look like

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slow movement of eyes in one direction with quick corrective movement in the opposite direction

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Describe how caloric tests work

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water at temps of 30 and 44 degrees (or air) - generates convection currents in the endolymph on that side, so will elicit a vestibular response in the form of nystagmus if the vestibule is functioning correctly.
Cold water leads to nystagmus with fast phase towards opposite side
Cold - opposite, warm - same COWS - the expected response to the rest. Lack of response may indicate a peripheral vestibular failure on one side

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what is rombergs test

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patient stands still with arms by side and eyes closed, if there is an uncompensated vestibular lesion on one side, the patient will show tendency to fall on that side

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what is unterbergers test

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patient marches on the spot with arms outstretched and eyes closed for 30 seconds. Abnormal response is rotation of at least 30 degrees or a forwards or backwards movement of at least 1m. Rotation will be towards the side of the lesion.

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risks of thyroid surgery?

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pain
bleeding including haematoma
infection
seroma
scar
hoarseness
airway compromise
hypocalcaemia
long term thyroid replacement

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name and describe the innervations of the branches of the superior laryngeal nerve

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external branch - supplies cricothyroid
internal branch - sensory to laryngeal mucosa above VCs

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what is the sensory innervation of the mucosa of larynx below VCs

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recurrent laryngeal

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blood supply to parathyroid glands?

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inferior thyroid artery

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how to investigate parathyroid enlargement?

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serum ca and PTH
US neck
MIBI scan

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name the tensors of the VCs and what the effect of tensing the vocal cords is

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cricothyroid
raises pitch of voice

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name the relaxors of the VCs

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thyroarytenoid
vocalis

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3 causes of VC palsy

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malignancy (bronchus, oesophagus, thyroid, nasopharynx)
iatrogenic from thyroid/parathyroid/oesophageal/pharyngeal pouch/left lung surgery
stab wound/external trauma
idiopathic
neurological disorders

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how may a unilateral VC palsy present

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hoarseness
choking
coughing on food
recurrent chest infections
inability to raise voice

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what is the effect of a superior laryngeal nerve palsy?

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will change pitch of patients voice but if the recurrent laryngeal is intact, VC abduction and adduction remains unchanged

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risks of parotid surgery?

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pain
bleeding
infection
scar
facial nerve weakness
freys syndrome
recurrence of disease

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most common type of parotid tumour

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pleomorphic adenoma in 80%

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what is freys syndrome

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gustatory sweating in distribution of auriculotemporal nerve on eating/thinking/talking about food

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where does the submandibular duct open?

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lateral to lingual frenulum

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name 3 nerves related to the submandibular gland

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marginal mandibular
lingual
hypoglossal

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where are the sublingual glands found

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deep in floor of mouth between mandible and genioglossus muscle

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describe the sublingual duct

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numerous small sublingual ducts open into FOM along sublingual folds

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Risk factors for SCC tonsil

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smoking
alcohol
HPV
betel nut chewing

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Investigations for SCC tonsil

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FNAC neck nodes
MRI neck
CT thorax
panendoscopy and biopsy
HPV testing of biopsy specimen

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TNM staging for tonsillar ca
T0 - no cancer T1 - tumour <2cm in greatest dimension T2 - tumour 2-4cm T3 - >4cm T4a invasion of larynx, tongue muscles, medial pterygoid, hard palate, mandible T4b - lateral pterygoid, pterygoid plates, lateral nasopharynx, skull base, encases carotid artery
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risks and benefits of fenestrated trache tubes
benefits - allow speaking by allowing airflow to pass superiorly through fenestrations and through VCs risks - of aspiration
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risks and benefits of cuffed tracheostomy tubes
benefits - prevent leaking of secretions around tubes into lungs, provide airtight seal to enable positive pressure ventilation risks - prolonged use of a cuff can lead to trauma to tracheal wall, tracheal stenosis and tracheo-oesophageal fistula
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when to use adjustable flange trache tube?
deep neck patients
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Advantages of trache compared to ET intubation?
reduces risk of tracheal trauma/stenosis reduces amount of dead space in respiratory system and effort of breathing - easier weaning reduces need for sedation and permits speech and oral feeding when patient awake
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Complications of tracheostomy?
infection tracheal necrosis tracheoarterial fistula TOF dysphagia tracheal stenosis tracheocutaneous fistula dislodgement
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describe the mechanism of freys syndrome
abberrant innervation of cutaneous sweat glands overlying the parotid gland by post ganglionic parasympathetic salivary nerves causing localised sweating during eating or salivation
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diagnosis of freys syndrome?
clinical diagnosis mostly can use minor iodine starch test
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treatment options for freys syndrome
conservative topical anticholinergics/antihydrotics Botulinum A toxin Surgical - excision of affected areas but limited success and put facial nerve at risk
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signs of smoke inhalation injury
facial burns blistering/oedema of oropharynx hoarse voice carbonaceous sputum stridor cough wheeze irritability headaches lethargy
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management of suspected smoke inhalation injury
ABC bronchodilators low risk - monitor, discharge after 8-12 hours
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what % of blood loss results in hypotension in a child
20-25%
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how to estimate a childs blood volume?
80ml/kg
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how to arrest post tonsillectomy bleed surgically
electrocautery of a specific bleeding point tying off a specific bleeding point suture tonsillar pillars together pass NG tube at the end of procedure to aspirate any swallowed blood Rarely - ligate ECA
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paediatric fluid resuscitation?
20ml/kg as boluses
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risk factors for apthous ulcers
haematinic deficiency trauma drug reactions (e.g. NSAIDS) hiv Neutropenia IBD - crohns
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Treatment of apthous ulcers?
supportive treat any predisposing factors
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what is ludwigs angina
rapidly progressive cellulitis of soft tissues of neck and FOM
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why is ludwigs angina dangerous
progressive swelling of soft tissues and posterior displacement of tongue can lead to airway obstruction
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which symptoms to ask about in a patient presenting with a thyroid swelling?
pain dysphagia voice change aspiration breathing difficulties any FH of thyroid ca history of radiation exposure symptoms of hyper/hypo thyroidism
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Cytological grading for thyroid lesions?
Thy1 - non diagnostic Thy2 - non neoplastic thy3- follicular lesion/suspected follicular neoplasm thy4 - suspicious of malignancy (papillary, medullary, anaplastic, lymphoma) thy 5- diagnostic of malignancy
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in which thyroid cancers is it important to reduce TSH levels most and why
papillary and follicular, important to reduce TSH levels to <0.1mU/L as in medullary ca, the C cells are not thyroxine sensitive
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main chemotherapy agents in thyroid cancer?
tyrosine kinase inhibitors
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management of anaplastic thyroid ca
surgery if very small otherwise chemoradiotherapy
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what type of tumour is a warthins tumour
adenolymphoma
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differential diagnosis of parotid lumps
pleomorphic adenoma warthins tumour intra/extra parotid lymph node malignancy mets haemangioma
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red flag features of a parotid lump
recent increase in size skin involvement fixed hard mass facial nerve involvement
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Which surgery for a pleomorphic adenoma?
superficial parotidectomy usually
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what is the risk of malignant transformation of a pleomorphic adenoma?
2-10%
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most common site of SCC larynx?
glottis 50% supraglottis 40% subglottis 10%
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what is the name of the classification system used to divide the neck into zones
roon and christensens classification
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describe the anatomical pathway of the nasolacrimal duct and clinical sinificance
drains tears from the lacrimal sac into inferior meatus of the nasal cavity blockage can result in dacryocystitis or chronic tearing
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label
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management of saddle deformity of nose
nasal douching nasal steroids septoplasty
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causes of saddle nasal deformity
GPA relapsing polychondritis iatrogenic (septoplasty) trauma intranasal cocaine use
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bloods for saddle deformity
FBC ESR U&E ACE cANCA pANCA
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two causes of pansinusitis in a child
CF Kartageners syndrome
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unilateral nasal polyp in an elderly patient - concerns re?
malignancy? meningioencephalocele
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3 risks of button battery in nose
aspiration tissue necrosis septal perforation
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2 risks of button battery in ear
ear canal stenosis tissue necrosis
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what is this and why does it matter
infraorbital ethmoidal air cell/Haller cell if very large can narrow ostiomeatal complex may get infected with extension into orbit may not be expected in surgery and lead to inadvertent entry into orbit in endoscopic surgery
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5 differentials of a solid nasal mass lesion
benign nasal polyp inverted papilloma antrochoanal polyp glioma SCC meningocele
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histological type of NPC?
SCC
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Preferred imaging for NPC?
MRI
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What are the components of Moffet's solution
sodium bicarbonate cocaine adrenaline
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safe dose of lidocaine with and without adrenaline
3mg/kg without 7mg/kg with
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2 bacteria and 2 fungi responsible for otitis externa
staph aureus, pseudomonas aeruginosa aspergillus niger candida albicans
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Bilateral acoustic neuromas are suggestive of?
Neurofibromatosis type 2
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4 presenting complaints of cholesteatoma
hearing loss otorrhoea vertigo tinnitus facial nerve palsy
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4 presenting complaints of acoustic neuroma
hearing loss vertigo tinnitus
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where do cholesteatomas tend to originate from
attic - prussacks space/epitympanic space
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symptoms of herpes zoster oticus
hearing loss taste disturbance otalgia vertigo tinnitus
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where does the virus lay dormant in herpes zoster oticus
geniculate ganglion of facial nerve
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2 types of graft for myringoplasty
tragal cartilage temporalis fascia
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Why does a thyroglossal cyst move with tongue protrusion?
attached to tongue via the embryological tract
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why is doing imaging for a thyroglossal cyst helpful?
to see if any normal thyroid tissue is also present (otherwise removal will result in hypothyroidism)
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3 presenting symptoms of mastoiditis
pyrexia otalgia otorrhoea
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2 management options for mastoiditis
IV antibiotics cortical mastoidectomy
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most common organism implicated in mastoiditis
Strep pneumoniae, haemphilus influenza then moraxella catarrhalis, strep pyogenes, staph aureus
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bug which can cause postauricular lymphadenopathy in children?
rubella
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what is Gradenigo's syndrome?
complication of AOM due to spread to petrous apex of temporal bone - otorrhoea, trigeminal nerve pain and diplopia due to abducens nerve palsy
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What is Luc's abscess?
Complication of AOM - abscess under temporal muscle
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What is Holman Miller sign
anterior bowing of posterior wall of maxillary antrum due to juvenile angiofibroma
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where does a juvenile angiofibroma usually arise?
lateral wall of nasal cavity close to superior border of sphenopalatine foramen
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name a staging system for juvenile angiofibroma
radkowski andrews-fisch sessions
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Which investigations to request for a juvenile angiofibroma?
CT MRI Angiography
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treatment of juvenile angiofibroma?
surgical resection with pre-op embolisation
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omega shaped epiglottis is indicative of?
laryngomalacia
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how may laryngomalacia present
mild tachypnoea stridor on feeding
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investigations for laryngomalacia? (2)
laryngotracheobronchoscopy sleep study/overnight pulse oximetry
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Treatment options for laryngomalacia
conservative surgical - aryepiglottoplasty, rarely tracheostomy
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how may subglottic haemangioma's present?
stridor cough SOB
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how are subglottic haemangiomas diagnosed?
microlaryngoscopy
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management of subglottic haemangioma?
propranolol steroids small - laser larger - surgical removal
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why can children get laryngeal papillomatosis?
immature immune system
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which viruses cause laryngeal papillomatosis
HPV 6 and 11
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how does laryngeal papillomatosis present
hoarseness, stridor, SOB, weak cry, chronic cough
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Rx laryngeal papillomatosis?
debridement adjuvent cidofovir
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why avoid tracheostomy in laryngeal papillomatosis
risk of seeding around trache site and into lungs
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pathophysiology of choanal atresia
failure of breakdown of bucconasal membrane in utero
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button battery in oesophagus management
immediate removal follow up swallow imaging to review for complications
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2 anatomical causes of 'bat'/protroding ears
deep conchal bowl absence of antihelical fold
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management options for bat ear
conservative ear spint in neonates surgical - pinnaplasty via scoring technique (scoring a new fold anteriorly after exposure of posterior cartilage) or mustarde suturing method
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complications of pinnaplasty
bleeding infection scar pinna haematoma cartilage necrosis patient dissatisfaction
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what condition is a bifid uvula associated with
submucous cleft
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why is an adenoidectomy contraindicated in a submucous cleft?
may result in velopharyngeal insufficiency, causing speech problems
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complications of adenoidectomy
bleeding, ascending pharyngeal/SPA bleed, hyponasal speech, nasal regurgitation, regrowth, damage to soft palate/teeth
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What is Grisel's syndrome
atlantoaxial joint subluxation following suction diathermy (infection)
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surgical options for choanal atresia
transnasal puncture and stenting endoscopic resection of posterior nasal septum
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why does a preauricular sinus occur?
incomplete fusion of hillocks of his
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2 techniques to ensure the whole tract intraoperatively (pre auricular sinus)
use of methylene blue to stain tract use of lacrimal probe
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Pendred's syndrome - type of hearing loss, genetics, association
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Treacher Collins syndrome - type of hearing loss, genetics, association
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Pierre Robin syndrome - type of hearing loss, genetics, association
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Crouzons disease - type of hearing loss, genetics, association
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Alperts syndrome - type of hearing loss, genetics, association
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CHARGE syndrome components
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Branchio-oto-renal syndrome genetics and components
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Treatment of microtia and anotia
bone conduction hearing aids (first soft band then BAHA) cosmesis - prosthesis if neonate (will correct), reconstruction with rib cartilage 6-8 years
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bilateral SNHL and goitre suggests
pendred syndrome AR inheritance
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management of pendred syndrome
thyroxine, cochlear implants, MDT
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What is Waardenburg syndrome
congenital progressive hearing loss (70% unilateral) and heterochromia irides (different iris colours0, white forelock, skin pigmentation changes. AD inheritance
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label
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which semicircular canal is most commonly affected in BPPV
posterior semicircular canal
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characteristics of nystagmus in BPPV
torsional geotropic latency fatiguable lasts 20-60 seconds
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Manouevers for BPPV
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label
a - mould b - connection tube c - battery d - on off switch e - pull cord
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2 complications of behind ear hearing aid
wax build up otitis externa skin irritation
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2 causes of whistling when wearing a behind ear hearing aid
wax build up loose fitting
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2 indications for BAHA
profound unilateral SNHL
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2 complications of BAHA
abutment site problems (loosening) skin infection skin overgrowth discomfort/pain failure to osseointegrate
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what are the 4 components of all hearing aids
microphone amplifier sounds transmitter power source
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types of hearing aid
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what does Rinne's positive mean
NORMAL
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PTA symbols X O ^ [ ]
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3 rules of masking
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What is the stapedial reflex
contraction of stapedius and tensor tympani in response to noise >85dB
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what is stengers test
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type of hearing loss in meniere's disease
low frequency SNHL - can be high in acute attacks
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pathophysiology of menieres disease
expansion of endolymphatic fluid volume, pressure of basilar membrane, rupture of reisners membrane
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tests for menieres
electrocochleography, caloric testing
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type of hearing loss in presbyacusis
high frequency SNHL
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type of hearing loss in noise induced hearing loss
SNHL at 4000Hz
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components of NF2
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label
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main ion in perilymph
sodium
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how many turns are there in a normal cochlear
2.5
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which part of the cochlear is thought to expand resulting in rupture of the membranous labyrinth in menieres disease
scala media
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label
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origin of malleus/incus/stapedius
1st pharyngeal arch
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origin of stapes/tensor tympani
2nd pharyngeal arch
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origin of middle ear
1st pharyngeal pouch
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muscle attachment ro pharyngeal tubercle
superior pharyngeal constrictor
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muscle attachments to mastoid
SCM posterior digastric splenius capitus lonissimus capitis
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attachments to styloid process
stylomandibular ligament stylohyoid ligament stylohyoid muscle stylopharyngeus styloglossus
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how does superior orbital fissure syndrome present
double vision, ptosis due to 3rd nerve function, numbness to upper eyelid due to superior orbital nerve dysfunction
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causes of superior orbital fissure syndrome
trauma (blow out fracture), cancer, infection, inflammatory
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what is orbital apex syndrome
same as superior orbital fissure syndrome but with blindness due to dysfunction of orbital apex
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ECA branches and what they supply
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label
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label
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label
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label
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vocal cord layers (superficial to deep)
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VC abduction?
posterior cricoarytenoid
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VC adduction
lateral cricoarytenoid transverse arytenoid oblique arytenoid
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vocal cord tension
cricothyroid thyroarytenoid
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what type of cartilage is thyroid/cricoid/arytenoid/corniculate/cuneiform
hyaline
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what type of cartilage is epiglottis
fibrocartilage
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2 tests used in national newborn hearing programme?
automated otoacoustic emission automated auditory brainstem response
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what happens if hearing issue detected in newborn hearing programme tests?
referred for further investigations including diagnostic OAE, diagnostric ABR, tympanometry
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investigations to confirm hashimotos?
ESR Anti thyroglobulin antibodies TSH receptor antibodies to rule out graves TPO antibodies
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when does a behind ear hearing aid whistle?
microphone too close to speaker ear canal is impacted with wax
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aetiology of laryngeal papillomatosis
hpv 6 and 11
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how to treat laryngeal papillomatosis
microdebrider surgical debridement - laser will cause airway fire + alpha interferon + antivirals like intralesional cidofivir
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how to reduce risk of laryngeal papillomatosis
HPV vaccination using gardasil
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4 causes of enlarged inferior tubrbinate
infection neoplasia congenital rhinitis medicamentosa allergic rhinitis
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3 medications to treat enlarged inferior turbinate
steroids antihistamines leukotriene antagonists
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3 surgical techniques to treat enlarged inferior turbinate
outfracture of turbinates submucous diathermy turbinate trimming
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CNS lesions associated with NF2
vestibular schwannoma ependymomas meningiomas
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what is a pathonomonic sign of inheritance of NF2
juvenile subscapular cataract
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why are paediatric tracheostomy tubes uncuffed
reduce risk of subglottic stenosis
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complication of bilateral radical neck dissection
increased intracranial pressure due to removal of both internal jugular veins
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describe the neck trauma zones
1 - clavicle to cricoid 2 - cricoid to angle of mandible 3 - angle of mandible to skull base
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what sound level is required to elicit stapedial reflexes
85dB
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why do a US and radioiodine uptake scan for a thyroglossal duct cyst prior to excision?
may be active thyroid tissue in the cyst
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2 syndromes associated with anotia/microtia
goldenhar syndrome treacher collins pierre robin CHARGE
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what is schwartz's sign and what is it indicative of
pink tinge on cochlear promontry indicative of otosclerosis
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embryological origin of pre auricular sinus
incomplete fusion of hillock of his
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which syndrome are pre auricular sinuses associated with
brachio-oto-renal syndrome
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management of submandibualr gland stones
lithotripsy therapeutic sialendoscopy excision of stone excision of gland
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2 uses for BIPP
nasal packing following ear surgery
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5 causes for a goitre
graves disease infective thyroiditis sarcoidosis iodine deficiency thyroid cancer hashimotos sarcoidosis
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which nerve is found in beahrs triangle
recurrent laryngeal nerve
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which nerve is found in Joll's triangle
superior laryngeal nerve
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borders of jolls triangle
midline superior thyroid strap muscle
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borders of beahrs triangle
common carotid artery trachea inferior thyroid artery
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WHO classification of NPC?
keratinising SCC non keratinising SCC undifferentiated SCC
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5 drugs which can result in parotid enlargement
T - thiouracil O - oral contraceptive pill P - phenulbutazone I - isoprenaline C - CO proxamol
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where does retropharyngeal space extend to compared to parapharyngeal space
retropharyngeal - skull base to lower border of pharynx parapharyngeal - skull base to hyoid
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normal thickness of prevertebral soft tissue between C2-4
7mm
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normal thickness of soft tissue between C4-T1
17mm
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2 syndromes associated with drooling
cerebral palsy downs syndrome
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2 medical and 2 surgical treatments for drooling
medical - anticholinergic agents, botox surgical - submandibular duct transposition, adenotonsilectomy, submandibular gland excision
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at what age is drooling considered a problem
aged 5
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factors other than developmental delay which may contribute to drooling
poor neck control posture nasal blockage dental factors anti epileptic agents
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initial management of drooling
oromotor exercises improving posture SLT
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why antibiotic to treat acute mastoiditis and why
co -amox because haemophilus influenza is a common bacteria for this condition and it is resistant to amoxicillin
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what to do for a child with mastoiditis who isn't getting better with IV antibiotics?
request urgent CT with contrast to look for intracranial complications and subperisoteal abscess. may need cortical mastoidectomy and grommet
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causative organisms for mastoiditis
steptoccous pneumoniae haemophilus influenzae moraxella catarrhalis
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which structures are usually damaged in a transverse temporal bone fracture
cochlear and vestibular structures
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label letters
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what is superior orbital fissure syndrome
ptosis due to 3rd nerve involvement diplopia due to dysfunctional eye movement numbness above upper eyelid due to superior orbital nerve dysfunction
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what is heterochromia irides and what does it suggest
different coloured eyes and waardenburg syndrome
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list 4 features of waardenberg syndrome and its inheritance pattern
heterochromia irides hearing loss white forelock skin pigmentory changes AD
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3 types of malignant melanoma
superficial spreading acral lentiginous lentigo maligna
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histological staging systems for melanoma
clark breslow
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3 ways to identify facial nerve during parotid surgery
tympanomastoid suture posterior belly of digastrics tragal pointer
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4 cancer of parotid gland
adenoid cystic carcinoma mucoepidermoid accinic metastatic lesion lymphoma
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which artery which exits with facial nerve at stylomastoid foramen should you be aware of in parotid surgery
stylomastoid artery
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4 instructions for patient post epley manouver
avoid driving avoid lying flat for 48h avoid bending forwards avoid lying on affected side
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5 differentials of a solid nasal lesion
inverted papilloma antrochoanal polyp nasal polyp glioma pyogenic granuloma adenocarcinoma SCC
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what does a RAST stand for
radioallergosorbent test
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syndrome associated with enlarged vestibular aqueduct
pendred syndrome
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what is pendred syndrome caused by
mutation in pendrin genes - codes for iodine/chloride transporter protein chromosome 7
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what is a cystic hygroma
low flow vascular malformation
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what to include in an op note
name of operation hospital date time patient name/DOB/hospital/theatre surgeon assistant anaesthetist scrub nurse indication antibiotics anaesthesia standard drape findings procedure post op instructions signature print name GMC number contact number
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Noise induced hearing loss
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symmetrical hearing loss
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asymmetrical hearing loss
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Menieres disease - low frequency SNHL
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Concern with bilateral condylar process fractures
airway compromise
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commonest cause of congenital tracheal stenosis
complete congenital rings
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What is Cahart's notch
reduction of air bone gap at 2000Hz, characteristic in otoscleorosis
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what type of tympanogram is typically seen in otosclerosis
As curve
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4 treatment options for otoscleorosis
conservative conventional hearing aid stapes surgery bone conduction device/implant
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contraindication/relative contraindications to stapedectomy/stapedotomy
infection only hearing ear (surgery has 1% risk of profound SNHL)
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Describe Sistrunk's procedure
Excision of thyroglossal cyst, central portion of hyoid bone, extending dissection to base of tongue (foramen caecum) and excising a 1cm core of geniohyoid and genioglossus to ensure no tract left behind
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which structures detect angular acceleration
lateral, posterior and superior SCCs
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pathophysiology of BPPV
stimulation of posterior SCC by otoconia dislodged from macula of the utricle
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nerves which can be damaged in level V neck dissection
spinal accessory nerve brachial plexus (roots and trunks) phrenic nerve
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which nerves are damaged in level 3 neck dissection
greater auricular nerve cagus nerve hypoglossal nerve