ENT Flashcards
1
Q
Cystic hygroma
A
congenital lymphatic lesion (lymphangioma) found in neck on left side
2
Q
Brachial cyst
A
oval mobile cystic mass develops btw sternocleidomastoid muscl and pharynx. Failure of oliteration of 2nd brachial cleft
3
Q
1st line mx for acute sinusitis & abx mx
A
Intranasal decongestant / normal saline wash 1st line
Abs; don’t give unless severe.
1st line phenoxymethylpenicillin 1st line. 2nd co-Amos if systemically unwell
4
Q
Chronic sinusitis definition
A
Inflammation of paranasal sinus & lining of nasal passage for >12 wks
5
Q
Red flag signs of chronic sinusitis
A
Unilateral sx
Persistent sx after 3months of tx
Epistaxis
