Exploring Head and Neck Abnormalities

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Which condition is characterized by an enlarged skull and thickened cranial bones, as well as enlarged hands and feet?

Acromegaly

Which condition is associated with a tightened-hard face with thinning facial skin?

Scleroderma

Which condition is characterized by severe unilateral headache and visual disturbances, requiring immediate care?

Temporal arteritis

Which condition is characterized by a small head and acorn-shaped skull bones?

Microcephaly

Which condition is associated with excess ACTH and chronic steroid use, resulting in a moon face, buffalo hump, and hirsutism?

Cushing syndrome

Which condition is characterized by myxedema, reduced metabolic rate, fatigue, cold intolerance, and a puffy face with edema around the eyes?

Hypothyroidism

Match the following conditions with their described symptoms:

Bell palsy = One-sided face paralysis, weakness, facial distortion Hyperthyroidism = Exophthalmos, rapid HR, sweating Parkinson’s = Mask-like face Cachexia = Sunken face

Match the following head and neck abnormalities with their descriptions:

Microcephaly = Small head Acromegaly = Enlarged skull and thickened cranial bones Scleroderma = Tightened-hard face with thinning facial skin Temporal arteritis = Severe unilateral headache sometimes accompanied by visual disturbances

Match the following conditions with their associated symptoms:

Hypothyroidism = Reduced metabolic rate, fatigue, cold intolerance, puffy face Cushing syndrome = Moon face, buffalo hump, red cheeks, hirsutism Grave’s disease = Exophthalmos, unexplained weight loss, increased appetite Bell palsy = Dry eye, eye tearing, drooping eyelid or corner of mouth, drooling

Test your knowledge on head and neck abnormalities with this quiz! From microcephaly to acromegaly, this quiz covers various conditions that can affect the skull, facial features, and cranial bones. Challenge yourself and learn more about these abnormalities and their associated symptoms.

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