Head And Neck Session 10 Flashcards
What does the pituitary gland sit within?
Sells turcica
Why is an alternate name for the pituitary gland hypophysis Cerebri?
It is an extension of the cerebrum
What type of embryonic tissue forms the posterior pituitary gland?
Neuroectoderm
What type of embryonic tissue forms the anterior pituitary gland?
Ectoderm
What is Rathke’s pouch?
Outpouching of stomatodeum
Describe the development of Rathke’s pouch.
Grows dorsally, losing connection with oral cavity by the end of the 2nd month
What happens to the anterior wall cells of Rathke’s pouch?
They proliferate rapidly to form the anterior pituitary lobe and pars tuberalis
Describe the growth of pars tuberalis.
From anterior wall cells of Rathke’s pouch growing along stalk of infundibulum to surround it
What happens to the posterior wall cells of Rathke’s pouch?
Form pars intermedia
Does pars intermedia have significance in humans?
No
What is the infundibulum in pituitary gland development?
Downward extension of the diencephalon
In which direction does the infundibulum grow in pituitary gland development?
Down towards the roof of the pharynx
What does the infundibulum form in pituitary gland development?
Posterior lobe and stalk
What are the posterior lobe and stalk of the pituitary made up of?
Neurological cells and nerve fibres from the hypothalamic area
When does the primordia of the pituitary gland arise?
Third week
When does the primordia of the tongue arise?
4th week (at the same time as the palate)
Do all of the pharyngeal arches contribute to the development of the tongue?
Yes
What are the contributions from PA1 to the tongue?
2 lateral swellings and 1 median swelling (tuberculin impar)
Describe the development of the PA1 contributions to tongue development.
2 lateral swellings overgrow tuberculum impar and merge together to form the body of the tongue
What is the cupola in tongue development?
Mesenchyme proliferation from PA2, 3 &4
Describe the development of cupola.
Tissue from PA3 overgrows that of PA2 to form the root of the tongue
What is the contribution of PA4 to the development of the tongue?
Forms epiglottal swelling to create the epiglottis and extreme posterior portion of the tongue
What provides general sensory innervation to the body of the tongue?
CNV3 and glossopharyngeal
What explains the general sensory innervation of the body of the tongue?
The majority of its mucosa comes from PA1&3 therefore cranial nerves associated with these dominate
What gives general sensory innervation to the root of the tongue?
Glossopharyngeal and vagus
What gives general sensory innervation to the epiglottis and extremes posterior part of the tongue?
Superior laryngeal nerve
Why does chorda tympani give special sensory innervation to the body of the tongue despite not being the cranial nerve associated with PA1?
It passes into the arch through the middle ear
What gives special sensory innervation to the root of the tongue?
Glossopharyngeal
Why is the motor innervation of the tongue provided by the hypoglossal nerve?
Intrinsic and extrinsic myogenic precursors arise in occipital somites and migrate to the tongue, taking their innervation with them
What marks the border between the body and root of the tongue?
Sulca terminalis
Where does the primordium of the thyroid gland arise?
In the floor of the pharynx between tuberculum impar and copula
How is the origin of the thyroid gland seen in the adult?
Foramen cecum
Describe the descent of the thyroid primordium.
In front of pharyngeal gut tube, hyoid bone and laryngeal cartilages connected to the tongue by the thyroglossal duct
What does the thyroglossal duct connect?
Isthmus of thyroid with tongue
What forms the pyramidal lobe of the thyroid gland seen in 50% of the population?
Remnant of thyroglossal duct at isthmus
When does the thyroid gland reach its final position?
7th week
When does the thyroid gland become functional?
End of the 3rd month
What provides follicular cells to the thyroid gland?
Thyroid diverticulum
What provides parafollicular cells to the thyroid gland?
Ultimobranchial body of 4th PA
What is a thyroglossal cyst?
Fluid filled pouch found anywhere along the thyroglossal duct due to failure of closure
Where in the neck will a thyroglossal cyst present?
Near or in the midline
Where are 50% of thyroglossal cysts found?
Close of just inferior to the hyoid bone
What is a thyroglossal fistula?
Connection of a thyroglossal cyst to the outside by a fistulas canal
What is a thyroglossal cysts usually secondary to?
Cyst rupture
What is aberrant thyroid tissue?
Functioning thyroid tissue found anywhere along the line of descent that is subject to the same diseases as the thyroid itself
Where is aberrant thyroid tissue commonly found?
Just behind foramen cecum
Why does neural crest cell defects cause both craniofacial and cardiac abnormalities?
They are essential for craniofacial and normal conotruncal endocardial cushion development
What cardiac abnormalities are commonly seen in neural crest cell defects?
Persistent turn us arteriosus, tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great vessels
Neural crest cells are a particularly vulnerable population of cells. What are they easily killed by?
Alcohol, retinoic acid
What is Treacher-Collins syndrome?
Autosomal dominant condition causing hypoplasia of the mandible and facial bones, down slanting palpebral fissure, lower eyelid colobomas and malformed external ears
What is the genetic defect in Di-George syndrome?
Deletion of long arm of chromosome 22
Describe the spectrum of disorders seen in Di-George syndrome.
Congenital heart defects, mild facial dysmorphology, learning disabilities and frequent infections
Why do Di-George patients suffer from frequent infections?
Thymic hypo-/aplasia disrupting T-cell mediated responses
Why might hypocalcaemic seizures be seen in Di-George syndrome?
Parathyroid dysfunction due to disruption of endodermal-mesenchymal interaction
What is CATCH-22?
Deletion of long arm of chromosome 22 causing: Cardiac abnormality Abnormal fancies Thymic aplasia Cleft palate Hypocalcaemia/ hypoparathyroidism
What is the defect in CHARGE Syndrome?
CHD7 heterozygous mutation causing impaired production of multipotent neural crest cells
How does CHARGE Syndrome present?
Coloboma, heart defect, atresia of choanae, retardation of growth and development, genital hypoplasia, ear defects
What are the cellular implications for CHARGE syndrome?
Deficiency of mesoderm formation and neural crest cell dysfunction
What is the type of genital hypoplasia seen in CHARGE syndrome?
Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
What is the general implication for embryological development in CHARGE syndrome?
Arrest of embryological differentiation in the 2nd month
What is the pharynx?
Muscular tube hanging from the skull to the opening of the oesophagus
What anatomical landmark can be used to identify the opening of the oesophagus?
Cricoid cartilage
What gives motor innervation to the pharynx?
CNVII, IX, X and XII
What provides sensory innervation to the oropharynx?
CNV2