Neck lumps Flashcards

1
Q

Thyroid swellings

A

so any mass attached to the thyroid

including goitre

moves upwards on swallowing

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2
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Thyroglossal cyst

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Commonly in patients <20yrs

Usually midline, between the isthmus of the thyroid and the hyoid bone

Moves with protrusion of tongue

May be painful if infected

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3
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Head and neck cancer

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Squamous carcinoma:
Larynx
Pharynx/Nasopharynx
Oral cavity

Thyroid
Salivary gland 
Mets from lung &amp; breast
Haematological 
Leukaemia
Lymphoma
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4
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presentation of Head and neck cancer

A
Neck lump
Change in voice/swallowing 
Otalgia (ear ache)
Nasal obstruction
Nose bleeds
Weight loss
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5
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Staging Head and neck cancer

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MRI of neck using TNM

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