Chapter 13- Head, Face, Neck including regional lymphatics Flashcards
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Bruit
A
Blowing, swooshing sound heard through the stethoscope over an area of abnormal blood flow
2
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Dysphagia
A
Difficulty in swallowing
3
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Goiter
A
Increase in size of thyroid gland that occurs with hyperthyroidism
4
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Lymphadenopathy
A
Enlargement of the lymph nodes due to infection, allergy, or neoplasm
5
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Macrocephalic
A
Abnormally large head
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Microcephalic
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Abnormally small head
7
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Normocephalic
A
Round, symmetric skull that is appropriately related to body size.
8
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Torticollis
A
Head tilt due to shortening or spasm of one sternomastoid muscle.
9
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Vertigo
A
Illusory sensation of either the room or one’s own body spinning; it is not the same as dizziness.
