Abnormalities of Head and Neck

Question 1

is characterized by enlargement of the facial features (nose, ears) and the hands and feet.

Answer 1

acromegaly

Question 2

may present with a moon shaped face with reddened cheeks and increased facial hair.

Answer 2

cushing syndrome

Question 3

this is the abnormalities of the head and neck that is seen in hyperthyroidism.

Answer 3

exophthalmos

Question 4

a tightened hard face with thinning facial skin.

Answer 4

scleroderma

Question 5

usually begins suddenly and reaches a peak within 48 hours. symptoms may include twitching, weakness, paralysis, drooping eyelid or corner of the mouth…one sided paralysis is characteristic.

Answer 5

bell palsy

Question 6

(severe hypothyroidism) is characterized by a dull, puffy face; edema around the eyes, and dry coarse and sparse hair.

Answer 6

myxedema

Question 7

have a mask like facial appearance, along with a shuffling gait, rigid muscles, and diminished reflexes .

Answer 7

parkinsons disease

Question 8

results in neurologic damage. this symptoms depends on what part of the brain was damaged.

Answer 8

cerebrovascular accident or stroke

Question 9

identify the abnormalities of head and neck

Answer 9

acromegaly, cushing syndrome, exophthalmos, bell palsy, sceleroderma, myxedema, parkinsons disease, cerebrovascular accident or stroke