Head Neck

Question 1

Etiology of thyroglossal cyst?

Answer 1

Cystic expansion of remnant thyroglossal tract

Question 2

Treatment for thyroglossal cyst?

Answer 2

Sistrunk operation - en block cystectomy.

Question 3

Anterior triangle borders?

Answer 3

Lower border of mandible
Midline
Anterior border of SCM

Question 4

Posterior triangle borders?

Answer 4

Post border of SCM
Anterior border of trapezius
Clavicle

Question 5

What do anterior and posterior triangle contain?

Answer 5

Anterior = carotid sheath
Posterior = Spinal accessory nerve

Question 6

Carotid body tumour presents as?

Answer 6

Solid, non painful mass at hyoid bone where bifurcation is.
Lump can be moved sideways but not up and down.

Question 7

What lowers risk of post-op pulmonary Complications

Answer 7

PRE-OP INCENTIVE SPIROMETRY helps utilization of both lungs to full capacity and reduces chances of atelectasis post-op.

Question 8

Best test for laryngeal CA?

Answer 8

Flexible nasoendoscopy

Question 9

Where do sebaceous cysts arise from?

Answer 9

From skin. Cannot be separated from it