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Neck lumps Flashcards

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Causes of superficial neck lumps

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Sebaceous cyst
Lipoma
Neurofibroma

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What should be examined if there is cervical lymph node swelling?

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Each system to search for primary site

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Causes of midline neck lump

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Thyroid
Thyroglossal cyst
Dermoid cyst

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4
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Presentation of thyroglossal cyst

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Moves with tongue

Usually teenageers

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What is a dermoid cyst?

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Rare congenital cyst
Usually in teenagers
Soft non-fluctuant

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Causes of swelling in the anterior triangle

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Branchial cyst

Cystic hygroma

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Presentation of Branchial cyst

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Upper part of anterior triangle
Teenagers
Half filled hot water bottle
Can fistulate

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What is found on a FNA of a branchial cyst?

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Cholesterol crystals

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Presentation of cystic hygroma

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Majority prsent in 1st year
Can be large & cause pressure symptoms
Transluminate

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What are cystic hygromas filled with?

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Lymph

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What is the most common salivary gland swelling?

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Pleomorphic adenoma

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