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Radiology in ENT Flashcards

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1
Q

The tonsils lie close to the retropharyngeal space, what does this mean?

A

A tonsillar mass could extend into the mediastinum

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Foramen rotundum

A

Transmits V2 of trigeminal nerve.

Connects PPF to middle cranial fossa

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Transmits V2 of trigeminal nerve.

Connects PPF to middle cranial fossa

A

Foramen rotundum

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transmits V3 of trigeminal nerve and accessory meningeal

artery

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Foramen ovale

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5
Q

Foramen spinosum

A

Transmits middle

meningeal artery

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6
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Transmits vidian nerve, artery and vein

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Vidian canal

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7
Q

Investigation of choice for cholesteatoma?

A

CT

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8
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How does the middle cranial fossa communicate with the PPF?

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Foramen rotundum

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9
Q

How does the middle cranial fossa/foramen lacerum communicate with the PPF?

A

Vidian canal

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10
Q

How does the orbit communicate with the PPF?

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Inferior orbital fissure

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11
Q

How does the nose communicate with the PPF?

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Sphenopalatine foramen

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12
Q

How does the mouth communicate with the PPF?

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Greater and lesser palatine canals

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13
Q

How does the masticator space communicate with the PPF?

A

Pterygomaxillary fissure

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14
Q

-Origin of petrosal
nerves
- Taste fibers synapse

A

Genigulate ganglion

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15
Q

Where does the pharynx begin and end?

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From base of skull to C6/cricopharyngeus

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Q

Where does the oropharynx start and end?

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From soft palate to epiglottis

17
Q

What makes the posterior and lateral walls of the oropharynx?

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The superior and middle constrictors

18
Q

Valecula

A

Between base of tongue (posterior 1/3rd of tongue) and epiglottis

19
Q

Hypopharynx

A

From level of glossoepiglottic and pharyngoepiglottic folds to inferior cricoid cartilage.
Reference points:
Oropharynx above
Cervical oesophagus below

20
Q

Larynx

A

Superior and inferior extent as for hypopharynx but anterior.
Reference points:
Oropharynx above
Trachea below

21
Q

Masticator space contents and pathology

A

Contents
Mandible
Muscles
CN V

Pathology
Dental abcess / cyst
Invasion from oral cavity

22
Q

Pathology of the carotid space?

A

Schwannoma
Paraganglioma
Lymph nodes

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