Neck Lumps Flashcards
Lymphadenopathy Causes
Infection, Malignancy, Surgery, Rheumatological conditions
Lymphadenopathy Presentation
Depends on cause. Tenderness, Wight loss, Night Swears, Fever
Lymphadenopathy Definition
Lymph node >2cm in size
Lymphadenopathy Investigations
FBC, Blood film, ESR, Plasma viscosity, CRP, LFTs, Infection swabs
Lymphadenopathy Treatment
Cause, Antibiotics, Drainage
What are the Major Salivary Glands?
Parotid, Submandibular, Sublingual
What is xerostomia?
Drry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow
What are the differentiating symptoms for a malignant salivary gland tumour?
Facial pain, Paraesthesia, Fixation to skin, Ulceration
Salivary Gland Tumour Investigations
Endoscopy, MRI, Biopsy, USS
What percentage of parotid masses are neoplastic?
75%
What percentage of parotid neoplasms are benign?
80%
Non-neoplastic cause of Parotid Enlargement
Cysts, Parotitis, AIDS, Benign Hypertrophy
Signs of facial nerve damage are associated with …?
Malignant Parotid Tumour