Neck lumps Flashcards
1
Q
Thyroid swellings
A
so any mass attached to the thyroid
including goitre
moves upwards on swallowing
2
Q
Thyroglossal cyst
A
Commonly in patients <20yrs
Usually midline, between the isthmus of the thyroid and the hyoid bone
Moves with protrusion of tongue
May be painful if infected
3
Q
Head and neck cancer
A
Squamous carcinoma:
Larynx
Pharynx/Nasopharynx
Oral cavity
Thyroid Salivary gland Mets from lung & breast Haematological Leukaemia Lymphoma
4
Q
presentation of Head and neck cancer
A
Neck lump Change in voice/swallowing Otalgia (ear ache) Nasal obstruction Nose bleeds Weight loss
5
Q
Staging Head and neck cancer
A
MRI of neck using TNM