Neck Swelling Flashcards
Where does a Thyroglossal cyst ly?
Midline
What is the characteristic sign of a Thyroglossal cyst?
Moves vertically up with tongue protrusion
What age is commonest for a Thyroglossal cyst?
2-4 year old children
What is the treatment for a Thyroglossal cyst?
Sis-Trunk operation
Thyroglossal fistula treatment?
Sis-Trunk operation
What is a sublingual dermoid cyst?
Cyst below the tongue
Sublingual dermoid cyst treatment?
Surgical excision, but orally as to hide the scar
What is a Ranula?
A mucocele under the tongue
Where are Branchial Cysts located?
Anterior 1/3 of the sternomastoid
Branchial cyst treatment?
Through a transverse incision in the neck, the cyst should be removed intact
What if a Branchial cyst is infected
Drainage and antibiotics
Where are Branchial fistulas?
Lower and middle 1/3 of the sternomastoid
How do we treat sternomastoid tumors?
Tinotomy (cutting the sternomastoid muscle at the sternal end)
How do we treat sternomastoid tumors if tinotomy is not sufficient?
Z-myoplasty
Sign of sternomastoid tumor?
Torticollis, meaning the head turning down to the right
