ENT

Question 1

smooth swelling between Sternocleidomastoid and pharynx. Fluctuant but doesnt transilluminate or move during swallowing.
can be present during intercurrent upper respiratory tract infection

Answer 1

Branchial cyst

Question 2

otoscopy attic crust, facial nerve involvement, foul smelling non resolving discharge

Answer 2

Cholesteatoma

Question 3

difference between vestibular neuritis and viral labyrinthitis

Answer 3

vestibular neuritis does not cause hearing loss
N for no hearing loss
Vestibular nerve only affected, not cochlear part of the nerve

Question 4

viral labyrinthitis

Answer 4

sudden onset vertigo, hearing loss

Question 5

causes of macroglossia

Answer 5

hypothyroidism
acromegaly
duchenne muscular dystrophy
Mucopolysaccharidosis

Question 6

smoking history, persistent symptom of throat- sore throat, oral ulcer - what to do

Answer 6

refer by two week wait

Question 7

is webers ever neutral

Answer 7

no
WEbers- lateralises to the affected ear if conductive problem present
webers - lateralises away to the unaffected side if there is senorineural hearing loss

Question 8

which drug is associated with maculopapular rash in EBV

Answer 8

amoxicillin