CBD Flashcards
1
Q
The removal of thyroglossal cyst, including some strap muscles and the central section of the hyoid bone is known as
A
Sistrunk’s operation
2
Q
For the vast majority of lumps in the neck what is the most appropriate first line investigation
A
Fine needle aspiration cytology
3
Q
What shape of lymph node would be suspicious
A
Round, it should be oval
4
Q
Tonsillar metastatic change is related to….
A
HPV infection
5
Q
Limited mouth opening, lockjaw
A
Trismus
6
Q
The medical term for feeling of something in the throat is
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Globus pharyngeus
7
Q
“Floppy larynx” seen in airway of infants causing stridor. Will settle over time in most cases
A
Laryngomalacia
8
Q
The sign guidelines for removal of tonsils in patients with recurrent tonsillitis are:
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- Confirmation of tonsillitis
- Episodes are disrupting daily activities
- 7 episodes occurring over 1 year or 5 episodes over 2 years or three episodes over three years
