module 7 head and neck 2 Flashcards
1
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pilar cyst
A
often called a sebaceous cyst
- encapsulated lesion. Filled with keratin
- usually asymptomatic/nontender, unless infected
2
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kerion
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abscess resulting from a fungal infection, usually tinea capitis
- pustules
- alopecia over affected area
- tender, boggy lesion
- may have lymphadenopathy
3
Q
giant cell arteritis subjective
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vision changes - diplopia - insidious onset Headache Occasional pain with mastication s/s of polymyalgia rheumatica: muscle pain and stiffness
4
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giant cell arteritis objective
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scalp tenderness
inflamed and tender temporal artery
temporal pulse
- intensified, weak, or absent
5
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hyperthyroid s/s
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temperature pref: cool weight: loss emotional state: nervous, energetic hair: fine skin: warm, fine fingernails: thin eyes: proprosis, lid retraction, diplopia neck: goiter, tenderness, possible nodule cardiac: tachycardia, palpitations GI: inc. frequency of BM menstrual: scant flow neuromuscular: proximal muscle weakness
6
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hypothyroid s/s
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temperature preg: warm weight: gain emotional state: lethargic, disinterested hair: coarse fingernails: thick eyes: periorbital puffiness neck: possible goiter cardiac: no changes GI: constipation Menstrual: menorrhagia neuromuscular: good muscle strength
7
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trigeminal neuralgia
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severe, “electric shock” pain lasting <60 seconds, then a burning pain lasting seconds to minutes
Episodes: 1-100 times a day
may grimace or contort face
may have trigger: shaving, eating, cold air.
8
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benign neoplasm
A
pleomorphic adenoma
Wharthin’s tumor
- usually painless
9
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malignant neoplasm
A
disurbance in CN VII and XII
