Neck Swellings

Question 1

Superficial causes of neck swellings

Answer 1

Neurofibroma, Lipoma (can move skin over it), Sebaceous cyst (moves with skin) Carbuncle

Question 2

Midline swelling causes

Answer 2

Thyroid, Thyroglossal cyst, Dermoid cyst (jugular notch, congenital)

Question 3

Causes of anterior triangle swelling

Answer 3

Lymphadenopathy, Branchial cyst, Salivary glands, carotid body tumour

Question 4

Causes of posterior triangle swelling

Answer 4

Cystic hygroma (babies, armpits), Lymphadenopathy

Question 5

Course of thyroiditis

Answer 5

Starts hyperthyroid, 4-6 weeks later hypothyroid

Question 6

Boundaries of anterior triangle

Answer 6

Midline
Anterior border SCM
Inferior border mandible

Question 7

Boundaries of posterior triangle

Answer 7

Posterior border SCM
Superior border clavicle
Anterior border trapezius

Question 8

Where are salivary stones more common?

Answer 8

Submandibular gland

Question 9

Most common swelling of parotid?

Answer 9

Mumps

Pleomorphic adenoma