Lumps in the neck Flashcards
1
Q
what is reactive lymphadenopathy
A
hx local infection or generalised viral illness
2
Q
what is rubbery, painless lymphadenopathy with night sweats and splenomegaly
A
lymphoma
3
Q
what moves upwards on swallowing
A
thyroid swelling
4
Q
what is common
A
thyroglossal cyst
5
Q
what presents with dysphagia, regurgitation, aspiration, chronic cough in older men
A
pharyngeal pouch
6
Q
what is a congenital lymphatic lesion.
A
cystic hygroma
7
Q
what is an oval mobile cystic mass on SCM and pharynx, early adulthood
A
branchial cyst
8
Q
should you biopsy neck lumps
A
no. refer to ENT for fine needle aspiration and CT/MRI
