Throat Flashcards

1
Q

Transient causes of tongue ulcer

A

Trauma
Aphthous ulcer
Autoimmune

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2
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Causes of oral mucosal discoloration

A

Melanosis
Leukoplakia
Erythroplasia

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3
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Neoplastic causes of mouth ulcers

A

SCC
Kaposis
Melanoma

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4
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Floor of mouth swelling

A

Ranula
Tumour
Submandibular duct calculus
Torus mandibularis

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5
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Hard palate mass

A

Minor salivary gland tumour

Torus palatinus

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6
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Indications for tonsillectomy

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Absolute - ?malignancy

Relative - recurrent, >2 quincies, febrile convulsions, upper airway obstruction

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7
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Diff for unilateral tonsil swelling

A

Quincy
Tumour (SCC, Kaposi, lymphoma)
Parapharyngeal mass

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8
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Swollen tonsil in adult

A

Infectious mononucleosis

Diphtheria

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9
Q

Investigations for enlarged tonsil in adult

A

Throat swab

Monospot/ EBV serology

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10
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Rx for EBV/diphtheria

A
Analgesia, fluid, antipyretic 
Abx penicillin (not ampi or amoxi as gives rash)

Avoid alcohol and contact sport

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11
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Causes of hoarseness

A

Reinkes oedema
Viral papillomatosis
Polyp
Squamous Ca

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12
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When to refer urgently for hoarseness

A

3-4 week hx
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Neck mass

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13
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20:40 rule for neck lumps

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40= neoplasia (1ry or 2ndry)

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14
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Diff for tongue swelling

A

Angioneurotic oedema
Trauma
Macroglossia

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