Neck Lumps Flashcards
1
Q
name some primary lymph node malignancies
A
Hodgkins / non-Hodgkins lymphoma
Acute / Chronic Lymphocytic leukaemia
2
Q
most likely cause of cervical lymphadenopathy if it has been there <3 weeks
A
infection
3
Q
what is the most common type of malignant salivary gland tumour?
A
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
4
Q
common causes of salivary gland swelling?
A
Mumps (viral parotitis)
tumours (benign/malignant)
Salivary gland stone
Sarcoidosis
5
Q
What is Sjogren’s syndrome
A
chronic autoimmune condition, in which fluid producing glands are affected
6
Q
what is the most common benign salivary gland tumour
A
in parotid gland
pleomorphic adenoma
