Pharynx

Question 1

parotid gland empties into

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stenson’s duct

Question 2

submandibular gland empties into

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wharton’s duct

Question 3

Bilateral drainage form nose is

Unilateral drainage is

Answer 3

adenitis

FB

Question 4

Throat pain
Dysphagia
Drooling
Trismus-can’t open mouth

Answer 4

peritonsilar abscess

Question 5

Tonsilar tumor
Asymmetry
Excisional Biopsy needed

Answer 5

NHL

Question 6

certain nutritional deficiencies, especially B-vitamin deficiencies, as seen in pellagra, thiamin deficiency, and disorders such as pernicious anemia (Hunter’s or Moeller’s glossitis).

Answer 6

glossitis

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Often present with tongue pain

Smoker/Drinker/Tobacco chewer

CT to evaluate neck nodes

Answer 7

tongue cancer

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Squamous Cell CA or Basal cell CA

Basal cell or Melanoma usually on the lower lip.

Answer 8

lip cancer

Question 9

Squamous Cell or Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma

Smoker/Drinker: Squamous Cell Ca

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palatal cancer

Question 10

This condition presents as a white lace like pattern on the inside of the cheeks. Can be a reaction to medications: beta blockers and oral hypoglycemics are the most common.

Answer 10

lichen planus

Question 11

The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) (Branch of the Vagus nerve), carries signals to

Answer 11

muscles responsible for opening vocal folds, closing vocal folds for vocal fold vibration during voice use, and closing vocal folds during swallowing

Question 12

Superior laryngeal nerve (SLN), which carries signals to the

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cricothyroid muscle. The cricothyroid muscle adjusts the tension of the vocal fold for high notes during singing. Sometimes, patients with SLN paresis/paralysis may have a normal speaking voice but an abnormal singing voice.
SLN: Supplies Glottic sensation

Question 13

laryngeal cnacer is MC

Answer 13

squamous cell

Question 14

a laryngeal growth caused by a virus. It is passed to the child as he passes through the mother’s birth canal. Its growth can be very aggressive and can suffocate the child

Answer 14

vocal chord papilloma

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Drooling and dysphasia. Neck pain

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epiglottitis

Treatment: IV antibiotics, possible intubation, hospital admission, steroids.

Question 16

Acute cough is most often caused by the

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common viral upper respiratory tract infection

Question 17

Post nasal drip
Hoarseness 
Clearing of the throat
Chronic dry cough 
Lump in the throat
Dysphagia
Shortness of breath

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laryngopharyngeal reflux disease

Question 18

acids produce this type of necrosis

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coagulation necrosis

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alkalis produce this typ eof necrosis

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liquefaction