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Borders of the anterior triangle of the neck?

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Superiorly– inferior border of the mandible (jawbone).
Laterally– anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid.
Medially– sagittal line down the midline of the neck

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Borders of the posterior triangle of the neck?

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Anterior– posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid.
Posterior– anterior border of the trapezius muscle.
Inferior– middle 1/3 of the clavicle

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What is a thyroglossal duct cyst?

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Well circumscribed midline neck mass, moves with protrusion of tongue
Part or all of the thyroglossal duct fails to disappear and remain patent.
Frequently near hyoid bone

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Epidemiology of tyroglossal duct cyst?

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Commonest
Usually age 0-5yrs

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Clinical presentation of TDC?

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Asymptomatic, but bothersome.

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Complications of TDC?

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infected by oral flora, can form sinus

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Treatment for TDC?

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Sistrunk procedure (excision of entirety of the cyst and duct and midpoint of the hyoid bone)

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What is brachial cleft cyst?

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Remnants of the embryological second branchial cleft or cervical sinus

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Epidemiology of brachial cleft cyst?

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20% of pediatric neck masses

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Describe the brachial cleft cyst?

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Painless, firm mass lateral to midline, usually anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, which does not move with swallowing.

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Diagnosing a Brachial cleft cyst?

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Usually diagnosed in late childhood/adulthood after previously undiagnosed cyst becomes infected
Often a history of preceding upper respiratory infection.

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Treatment of BCC?

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complete surgical excision of both the cyst and any associated tracts

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Complications of BCC?

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infection of the cyst, tract, or sinus with possible abscess formation

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What is a cystic hygroma?

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Congenital malformation consisting of cyst-like cavities containing lymph.
Associated with fetal aneuploidy (e.g., Turner syndrome, trisomy 21), and anatomical malformations (e.g., congenital heart defects).

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Describe a cystic hygroma?

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Soft, compressible, painless neck mass, classically found in the posterior triangle of the neck.

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Diagnostics and clinical features of cystic hygroma?

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Can cause dysphagia or airway compromise
Can be transilluminated

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Treatment of cystic hygroma?

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Small masses may regress spontaneously, but surgical excision is indicated to prevent infection of the mass or airway compromise.

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What is a pharyngeal diverticulum/pouch?

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a pharyngeal pouch that forms where the lower part of the throat and the upper part of the esophagus meet
- Arises as a pulsion diverticulum of mucosa of posterior pharyngeal wall between cricopharyngeus and the rest of inferior constrictor

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Clinical features of a pharyngeal diverticulum/pouch?

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Dysphagia, regurgitation and gurgling sensation on swallowing

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Treatment of pharyngeal diverticulum/pouch?

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surgical excision

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What is a laryngocele?

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Sac containing air and pus on the medial surface of thyroid cartilage

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Clinical presentation of laryngocele?

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Hoarseness & swelling in the neck
Can be filled by asking patient to perform Valsalva maneuver
Dangerous as it may compress the airway

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Treatment of a laryngocele?

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endoscopic division of cricopharyngeal muscle using a Dolhmans pharyngoscope and a stapling gun or surgical excision

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What is unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy?

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localized swollen lymph nodes on one side of the neck
- is usually associated with bacterial infections

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Etiology of unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy?
1. Acute - S. aureus, Group A Streptococcus (e.g., Streptococcus pyogenes), oral anaerobes, Group B Streptococcus (GBS). 2. Subacute/chronic - Nontuberculous mycobacteria (e.g., M. avium-intracellulare and M. scrofulaceum), Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 3. Kawasaki disease 4. Malignancy - leukemia, lymphoma, metastasis of oral mucosa cancers 5. Connective tissue disorders e.g., juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus
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What are the clinical features of unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy?
1. Usually child appears healthy; possibly history of preceding upper respiratory tract infection or dental conditions 2. fever, malaise, tachycardia 3. Lymph node involvement - Most common: submandibular or deep cervical nodes > large, tender, warm, possibly erythematous skin over the node > may become fluctuant and form an abscess over time or become indurated. 4. Chronic cases - insidious enlargement; nontender, immobile, matted nodes; may form to sinus tracts
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Investigations done in unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy?
CBC, ESR, CRP, Tuberculin test in chronic cases, Blood culture, Throat swab and oral swab, Gram stain and culture after fine needle aspiration, excisional biopsy Imaging: ultrasound exam or CT scanning
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Imaging done in unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy?
ultrasound exam or CT scanning
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Treatment for unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy?
1. Antibiotics 10-14 days 2. Conservative management if no fever and non-tender lymphadenopathy. 3. Supportive therapy: antipyretics, analgesics, warm compresses 4. Surgical measures: incision and drainage of large abscesses
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What is a peritonsillar abscess?
Most common deep neck infection
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Epidemiology of peritonsillar abscess?
Common in adolescents and young adults
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Etiology of peritonsillar abscesses?
1. Streptococcus pyogenes (most common) 2. Streptococcus anginosus, viridans streptococci 3. Staphylococcus aureus 4. Haemophilus species
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Clinical features of peritonsillar absecess?
1. Features of tonsillitis: fever, malaise, severe sore throat, dysphagia, and odynophagia, drooling, or halitosis. 2. Uvula shifted to the contralateral side, with inferior and medial displacement of tonsil 3. Unilateral fluctuant, swollen, erythematous tonsil with exudates (ipsilateral bulging of the palatine arch) 4. Ipsilateral cervical lymphadenopathy (and neck swelling)
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Treatment of peritonsillar absesses?
1. Airway management is always the first step! 2. IV antibiotics 3. Incision and drainage or needle aspiration 4. Tonsillectomy
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What is a pharyngeal absess?
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Epidemiology of pharyngeal absess?
Most common in children < 5 years of age
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Etiology of pharyngeal absess?
1. Streptococci (viridans streptococci, S. pneumoniae) 2. staphylococci (including MRSA) 3. Haemophilus influenzae, oral anaerobes
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Clinical features of pharyngeal absesses?
1. Features of peritonsillar abscess, especially trismus 2. Respiratory distress: dyspnea, stridor Limited cervical neck extension
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Describe what a pharyngeal abscess looks like?
1. Posterior space abscess: medial displacement of the lateral pharyngeal wall and tonsil 2. Anterior space abscess: indurated swelling below the angle of the mandible down to the hyoid bone
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Treatment of pharyngeal abscess?
1. Airway Management 2. IV broad spectrum antibiotics 3. Surgical drainage
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What is a retropharyngeal absess?
Generally, the most dangerous deep neck infection
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Epidemiology of a retropharyngeal absess?
Most common in children < 5 years of age
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Causes of retropharyngeal abscess?
can be direct or indirect 1. Contiguous or lymphatic spread from oral (most common) or upper respiratory tract infections 2. Local penetrating pharyngeal trauma (e.g., from small bones such as of fish or chicken, or medical instruments) 3. Spread from other deep neck infections (nasopharynx, sinuses, adenoids)
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Clinical features of a retropharyngeal absess?
Features of tonsillitis and trismus (minimal), Neck asymmetry with unilateral swelling of the posterior pharyngeal wall, inability to extend neck, Torticollis, Anterior cervical lymphadenopathy and Respiratory distress
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Treatment for a retropharnygeal abscess?
airway management, surgical drainage
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Name salivary gland disorders?
1. tumours 2. stones 3. infections - mostly bacterial
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Tumours of the salivary glands?
1. Pleomorphic adenoma 2. Adenolymphoma 3. Malignant primary tumours( adenocystic Ca, acinic cell Ca, SCC) 4. Malignant Secondary tumours ( metastases)
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Name congenital thyroid disorders?
1. Thyroglossal cyst 2. Thyroglossal fistula 3. Ectopic thyroid
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What is acute thyroiditis?
Definition Usually, bacterial infection caused by persistent pyriform sinus fistula or trauma. Clinical features Intense pain over thyroid with skin erythema, radiating to jaw or ears. Treatment iv broad spectrum antibiotics, surgical drainage if abscess present
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What is subacute thyroiditis?
Commonest cause of painful thyroid Assoc with viral infection (coksackie, mumps, measles, infectious mono) Firm, enlarged thyroid Rx – NSAIDs, rx of hyper/hypothyroidism
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What is chronic thyroiditis?
Commonest cause Hashimoto's thyroiditis Autoimmune Small, firm gland / enlarged thyroid goitre Rx – supportive and rx of hypothyroidism. Surgery if goitre compressive
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What is Simple non-toxic colloid goiter?
Very common Benign Diffuse or multinodular hyperplasia
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What is endemic goiter?
Rare Diffuse hyperplasia Dietary iodine deficiency
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What is drug induced goiter?
Uncommon Diffuse thyroid hyperplasia Antithyroid drugs e.g. carbimazole, lithium, aminoglutethimide
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What is physiological goiter?
Common Diffuse hyperplasia Pregnancy, puberty
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What are surgery indications for goitre?
Compressive symptoms Substernal growth Presence of nodule(s) >4cm or toxic MNG Disfigurement, cosmetic reasons Family hx of thyroid ca or exposure to therapeutic ratiation
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What is papillary thyroid cancer?
80% of thyroid ca Originate from follicular epithelium Well differentiated ca, slow growing, not aggressive Classic finding – psammoma bodies, orphan annie nuclei Rx – thyroid lobectomy or commonly total thyroidectomy
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What is follicular thyroid cancer?
15% of all thyroid ca Well differentiated Workup and mgt similar to PTC
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What is medullary thyroid cancer?
15% of all thyroid ca Well differentiated Workup and mgt similar to PTC
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Examination of a neck mass?
Size Site Shape Surface characteristics Fixation ( superficial & deep) Consistency Fluctuance Pulsatility Temperature Transilluminability Bruit Local lymphadenopathy

MBBS 3: Surgery (42 decks)

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