Neck lumps

Question 1

what makes up the anterior triangle?

Answer 1

mandible, midline and sternocleidomastoid

Question 2

what makes up the posterior triangle?

Answer 2

sternocleidomastoid, trapezius and clavicle

Question 3

what are some superficial swellings?

Answer 3

sebaceous cysts, lipomas and neurofibromas

Question 4

what are some midline swellings?

Answer 4

thyroid- moves on swallowing, thryoglossal- slightly further down and dermoid cyst

Question 5

what swellings can you get in the anterior triangle?

Answer 5

lymph nodes, branchial cyst, saliva glands and carotid body tumour

Question 6

what things are in the posterior triangle?

Answer 6

lymph nodes and cystic hygroma

Question 7

what is the most common cause of a lump?

Answer 7

lyme nodes

Question 8

what are some features of cerival lymphadenopathy

Answer 8

hoarseness, fever wL, dyspnoea, travel abroad

Question 9

what are the investigations for cervical lymphadenopathy?

Answer 9

chest X ray, ENT, Fine needle aspiration

Question 10

does the thyrogossal cyst move with the tongue?

Answer 10

YES

Question 11

when is cystic hygroma most commonly presented?

Answer 11

first year of life

Question 12

what investigations should you use for a thyroid swelling?

Answer 12

TSH and USS with FNA