Pathoma: Nasopharynx and Larynx Flashcards
1
Q
Rhinitis is inflammation of the _________.
A
nasal mucosa
2
Q
Nasal polyps can result from _________.
A
repeated bouts of rhinitis
3
Q
Nasal polyps are a sign of ___________.
A
cystic fibrosis
4
Q
Where are angiofibromas found? And in whom are they typically found?
A
Nasal mucosa; adolescent males
5
Q
What is nasopharyngeal carcinoma associated with?
A
EBV, African children, and Chinese adults
6
Q
What is a pathologic finding of nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
A
Pleomorphic keratin-positive cells
7
Q
The most common etiology of epiglottitis is __________.
A
Hemophilus influenzae B
8
Q
You must protect ________ in epiglottitis.
A
the airway
9
Q
Which viruses raise risk of laryngeal papilloma?
A
HPV 6 and 11
