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A patient presents with a midline neck mass that moves superiorly with tongue protrusion. This finding is MOST suggestive of:
A patient presents with a midline neck mass that moves superiorly with tongue protrusion. This finding is MOST suggestive of:
- Cervical lymph node
- Branchial cleft cyst
- Dermoid cyst
- Thyroglossal duct cyst (correct)
A patient presents with a neck mass that has been present for 7 years. Based on the provided information, what is the MOST likely etiology?
A patient presents with a neck mass that has been present for 7 years. Based on the provided information, what is the MOST likely etiology?
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Neoplasm
- Congenital defect (correct)
Which of the following MOST accurately describes the typical contents of a branchial cleft cyst?
Which of the following MOST accurately describes the typical contents of a branchial cleft cyst?
- Serosanguinous fluid
- Clear serous fluid
- Purulent material
- Cheesy, toothpaste-like material (correct)
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be associated with non-thyroid neck masses?
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be associated with non-thyroid neck masses?
Which statement BEST describes the orientation of the external opening of a thyroglossal fistula?
Which statement BEST describes the orientation of the external opening of a thyroglossal fistula?
A patient presents with a neck mass that transilluminates brilliantly. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A patient presents with a neck mass that transilluminates brilliantly. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
What is the MOST appropriate initial investigation for a suspected carotid body tumor?
What is the MOST appropriate initial investigation for a suspected carotid body tumor?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding carotid body tumors?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding carotid body tumors?
A patient presents with a pulsatile neck mass along the carotid artery. Pressure on the mass causes the patient to faint. This is MOST suggestive of:
A patient presents with a pulsatile neck mass along the carotid artery. Pressure on the mass causes the patient to faint. This is MOST suggestive of:
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Ludwig's angina?
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Ludwig's angina?
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate management step in a patient diagnosed with Ludwig's angina?
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate management step in a patient diagnosed with Ludwig's angina?
In the context of neck infections, what is the MOST characteristic feature of a cold abscess?
In the context of neck infections, what is the MOST characteristic feature of a cold abscess?
After surgical excision of a large branchial cleft cyst, a patient develops shoulder droop and weakness when abducting the arm past 90 degrees. Which nerve was MOST likely injured during the procedure?
After surgical excision of a large branchial cleft cyst, a patient develops shoulder droop and weakness when abducting the arm past 90 degrees. Which nerve was MOST likely injured during the procedure?
A patient presents with a small midline neck mass just below the hyoid bone. The MOST likely diagnosis is:
A patient presents with a small midline neck mass just below the hyoid bone. The MOST likely diagnosis is:
After undergoing a Sistrunk operation for a thyroglossal duct cyst, a patient develops numbness in the anterior neck. Which nerve is MOST likely to have been injured during the procedure?
After undergoing a Sistrunk operation for a thyroglossal duct cyst, a patient develops numbness in the anterior neck. Which nerve is MOST likely to have been injured during the procedure?
Which of the following features can help distinguish a thyroglossal duct cyst from a branchial cleft cyst?
Which of the following features can help distinguish a thyroglossal duct cyst from a branchial cleft cyst?
Which of the following factors distinguishes a dermoid cyst from other cystic neck masses?
Which of the following factors distinguishes a dermoid cyst from other cystic neck masses?
What is the MOST common location for a cystic hygroma in the neck?
What is the MOST common location for a cystic hygroma in the neck?
In managing a patient with torticollis caused by a sternocleidomastoid tumor, which intervention is typically recommended FIRST?
In managing a patient with torticollis caused by a sternocleidomastoid tumor, which intervention is typically recommended FIRST?
Which of the following is the MOST common cause of acquired pharyngeal diverticulum (Zenker's diverticulum)?
Which of the following is the MOST common cause of acquired pharyngeal diverticulum (Zenker's diverticulum)?
A patient with a history of smoking presents with a rapidly enlarging neck mass. Biopsy confirms squamous cell carcinoma. What is the MOST likely origin of this metastatic disease?
A patient with a history of smoking presents with a rapidly enlarging neck mass. Biopsy confirms squamous cell carcinoma. What is the MOST likely origin of this metastatic disease?
A 25-year-old presents with a painless neck mass located along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Which type of imaging is MOST useful in characterizing this mass?
A 25-year-old presents with a painless neck mass located along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Which type of imaging is MOST useful in characterizing this mass?
A newborn presents with a soft, cystic mass in the posterior triangle of the neck. The mass increases in size with crying and transilluminates. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A newborn presents with a soft, cystic mass in the posterior triangle of the neck. The mass increases in size with crying and transilluminates. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A child presents with a neck mass and a history of recurrent tonsillitis. Physical examination reveals matted, nontender cervical lymph nodes. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A child presents with a neck mass and a history of recurrent tonsillitis. Physical examination reveals matted, nontender cervical lymph nodes. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A patient develops Horner's syndrome following surgical resection of a metastatic neck mass. Which structure was MOST likely injured during the procedure?
A patient develops Horner's syndrome following surgical resection of a metastatic neck mass. Which structure was MOST likely injured during the procedure?
A patient presents with a neck mass that is suspected to be neoplastic. Based on the 'Rule of 80' in the neck, which of the following statements is LEAST likely to be true?
A patient presents with a neck mass that is suspected to be neoplastic. Based on the 'Rule of 80' in the neck, which of the following statements is LEAST likely to be true?
During a surgical exploration of a lateral neck mass, a surgeon encounters a cystic lesion. Microscopic examination reveals squamous epithelium and cholesterol crystals within the lesion. This lesion is MOST likely a:
During a surgical exploration of a lateral neck mass, a surgeon encounters a cystic lesion. Microscopic examination reveals squamous epithelium and cholesterol crystals within the lesion. This lesion is MOST likely a:
A 45-year-old patient presents with a painless neck mass that has been slowly enlarging over several years. Imaging reveals a highly vascular tumor at the carotid bifurcation. Which of the following clinical findings would be MOST suggestive of a carotid body tumor?
A 45-year-old patient presents with a painless neck mass that has been slowly enlarging over several years. Imaging reveals a highly vascular tumor at the carotid bifurcation. Which of the following clinical findings would be MOST suggestive of a carotid body tumor?
A patient presents with a neck mass that is suspected to be a thyroglossal duct cyst. Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of the typical movement of a thyroglossal duct cyst upon physical examination?
A patient presents with a neck mass that is suspected to be a thyroglossal duct cyst. Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of the typical movement of a thyroglossal duct cyst upon physical examination?
A patient undergoes surgical resection of a thyroglossal duct cyst utilizing the Sistrunk procedure. Postoperatively, the patient complains of difficulty swallowing and changes in voice. Which of the following structures was MOST likely inadvertently affected during surgery?
A patient undergoes surgical resection of a thyroglossal duct cyst utilizing the Sistrunk procedure. Postoperatively, the patient complains of difficulty swallowing and changes in voice. Which of the following structures was MOST likely inadvertently affected during surgery?
During the evaluation of a neck mass, fine needle aspiration (FNA) reveals a high cholesterol content. Which of the following neck masses is MOST likely suggested by this finding?
During the evaluation of a neck mass, fine needle aspiration (FNA) reveals a high cholesterol content. Which of the following neck masses is MOST likely suggested by this finding?
A child presents with a cystic mass in the posterior triangle of the neck that transilluminates brightly. The mass enlarges with crying. Which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms BEST explains the enlargement of this mass with crying?
A child presents with a cystic mass in the posterior triangle of the neck that transilluminates brightly. The mass enlarges with crying. Which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms BEST explains the enlargement of this mass with crying?
Which of the following statements BEST describes the etiology of a branchial fistula?
Which of the following statements BEST describes the etiology of a branchial fistula?
A patient presents with a suspected Zenker's diverticulum. Which of the following anatomical descriptions BEST characterizes the location where these diverticula typically develop?
A patient presents with a suspected Zenker's diverticulum. Which of the following anatomical descriptions BEST characterizes the location where these diverticula typically develop?
A trumpet player presents with a lateral neck swelling in the carotid triangle that becomes more prominent during playing. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A trumpet player presents with a lateral neck swelling in the carotid triangle that becomes more prominent during playing. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A patient presents with a hard, fixed neck mass in the deep cervical area, which is suspected to be metastatic from an unknown primary. Given the common patterns of cervical lymph node metastasis, which structure is MOST likely compromised if the patient also exhibits Horner's syndrome?
A patient presents with a hard, fixed neck mass in the deep cervical area, which is suspected to be metastatic from an unknown primary. Given the common patterns of cervical lymph node metastasis, which structure is MOST likely compromised if the patient also exhibits Horner's syndrome?
A young child is diagnosed with a sternocleidomastoid tumor, resulting in torticollis. Despite consistent physiotherapy and stretching exercises, the torticollis persists. What is the MOST likely underlying pathological process contributing to the continued muscle shortening?
A young child is diagnosed with a sternocleidomastoid tumor, resulting in torticollis. Despite consistent physiotherapy and stretching exercises, the torticollis persists. What is the MOST likely underlying pathological process contributing to the continued muscle shortening?
A patient presents with a rapidly enlarging neck mass and is diagnosed with Ludwig's angina. Which of the following is the MOST critical initial step in managing this condition?
A patient presents with a rapidly enlarging neck mass and is diagnosed with Ludwig's angina. Which of the following is the MOST critical initial step in managing this condition?
A patient presents with a neck mass. Cytological analysis of a fine needle aspirate (FNA) reveals the presence of stratified squamous epithelium and cheesy keratinous material. Based on these findings, which of the following conditions is MOST likely?
A patient presents with a neck mass. Cytological analysis of a fine needle aspirate (FNA) reveals the presence of stratified squamous epithelium and cheesy keratinous material. Based on these findings, which of the following conditions is MOST likely?
A patient with a known history of smoking presents with a progressively enlarging neck mass. Biopsy results confirm metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. Which of the following statements BEST reflects the MOST probable route of metastasis to cervical lymph nodes in this patient?
A patient with a known history of smoking presents with a progressively enlarging neck mass. Biopsy results confirm metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. Which of the following statements BEST reflects the MOST probable route of metastasis to cervical lymph nodes in this patient?
While evaluating a neck mass on a 30-year-old patient, you note a bruit upon auscultation. The mass is pulsatile and located deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Pressure on the mass causes syncope. Which of the following is the underlying pathophysiology MOST likely responsible for the patient's syncopal episodes?
While evaluating a neck mass on a 30-year-old patient, you note a bruit upon auscultation. The mass is pulsatile and located deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Pressure on the mass causes syncope. Which of the following is the underlying pathophysiology MOST likely responsible for the patient's syncopal episodes?
Following surgical excision of a lateral neck mass, a patient develops weakness in shoulder abduction beyond 90 degrees. Which of the following mechanisms is the MOST likely cause of this post-operative complication?
Following surgical excision of a lateral neck mass, a patient develops weakness in shoulder abduction beyond 90 degrees. Which of the following mechanisms is the MOST likely cause of this post-operative complication?
A patient presents with a neck mass that is suspected to be a branchial cleft cyst. Which statement accurately describes the typical anatomical relationship of a second branchial cleft cyst to surrounding structures?
A patient presents with a neck mass that is suspected to be a branchial cleft cyst. Which statement accurately describes the typical anatomical relationship of a second branchial cleft cyst to surrounding structures?
A 60-year-old patient presents with a neck mass and a history of dysphagia, regurgitation of undigested food, and a gurgling sound in the neck after swallowing. Which diagnostic test is MOST appropriate for confirming the suspected diagnosis?
A 60-year-old patient presents with a neck mass and a history of dysphagia, regurgitation of undigested food, and a gurgling sound in the neck after swallowing. Which diagnostic test is MOST appropriate for confirming the suspected diagnosis?
A patient presents with a midline neck mass located just below the hyoid bone. Examination reveals the mass moves superiorly with tongue protrusion. Post-operative pathology after Sistrunk procedure reveals papillary thyroid carcinoma within the cyst wall. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step in management?
A patient presents with a midline neck mass located just below the hyoid bone. Examination reveals the mass moves superiorly with tongue protrusion. Post-operative pathology after Sistrunk procedure reveals papillary thyroid carcinoma within the cyst wall. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step in management?
A neonate presents with a soft, compressible mass in the left supraclavicular region. The mass transilluminates brightly and increases in size with Valsalva maneuver. Auscultation reveals audible breathing sounds over the mass. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A neonate presents with a soft, compressible mass in the left supraclavicular region. The mass transilluminates brightly and increases in size with Valsalva maneuver. Auscultation reveals audible breathing sounds over the mass. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
An elderly, debilitated patient presents with a large Zenker's diverticulum. Given the patient's overall poor health, which of the following surgical approaches is MOST appropriate?
An elderly, debilitated patient presents with a large Zenker's diverticulum. Given the patient's overall poor health, which of the following surgical approaches is MOST appropriate?
Which of the following imaging findings is MOST suggestive of a carotid body tumor?
Which of the following imaging findings is MOST suggestive of a carotid body tumor?
Flashcards
Sternomastoid Muscle
Sternomastoid Muscle
The neck is divided into anterior and posterior triangles by this muscle.
Dermoid cyst
Dermoid cyst
Aspiration can help differentiate this from a cold abscess
Thyroglossal cyst
Thyroglossal cyst
Results from patency of the thyroglossal duct.
Branchial cyst
Branchial cyst
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Cystic hygroma
Cystic hygroma
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Thyroglossal fistula
Thyroglossal fistula
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Thyroglossal cyst
Thyroglossal cyst
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Laryngocele
Laryngocele
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Pneumatocele
Pneumatocele
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Sternomastoid tumor
Sternomastoid tumor
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Ludwig's Angina
Ludwig's Angina
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Dermoid cyst
Dermoid cyst
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Implantation dermoid cyst
Implantation dermoid cyst
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Teratomatous dermoid cyst
Teratomatous dermoid cyst
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Tuberculous lymphadenitis
Tuberculous lymphadenitis
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Subhyoid bursitis
Subhyoid bursitis
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Carotid body tumor
Carotid body tumor
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External Angular Dermoid
External Angular Dermoid
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Incision for Sternomastoid Torticollis
Incision for Sternomastoid Torticollis
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Anterior Triangle of Neck
Anterior Triangle of Neck
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Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
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Lateral Neck Swelling
Lateral Neck Swelling
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Surgical Removal Considerations
Surgical Removal Considerations
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Step-Ladder Incision
Step-Ladder Incision
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Neck Mass: 7 Days
Neck Mass: 7 Days
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Neck Mass: 7 Years
Neck Mass: 7 Years
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Nonthyroid Neck Masses
Nonthyroid Neck Masses
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Carotid Angiography
Carotid Angiography
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Malignant Neck Masses
Malignant Neck Masses
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Carotid Angiography
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Differentiating Neck Cyst
Differentiating Neck Cyst
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Congenital Branchial Fistula
Congenital Branchial Fistula
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Thyroid gland nodule
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Jugulodigastric Nodes
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Decompression Procedure
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Torticollis
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Study Notes
- The neck is composed of compartments, triangles, tubes (trachea), vessels, and lymph nodes
- Anatomical knowledge is essential for clinical and surgical practice of the neck
Triangles of the neck
- The sternomastoid muscle divides the neck into anterior and posterior triangles
- The digastric muscle and superior belly of the omohyoid muscle divide the anterior triangle into submental, digastric, carotid, and muscular regions
DD of Neck Swellings
- General swellings can affect the skin, subcutaneous tissue (SC), vessels, nerves, lymphatics, and muscles
- Examples include sebaceous cysts, lipomas, hemangiomas, neurofibromas, lymphangiomas, and tumors
DD of Midline Neck Swellings
- Submental abscess
- Ludwig's angina
- Plunging ranula
- Sequestration dermoid cyst: can be submental or suprasternal
- Enlarged lymph nodes: can be submental, prelaryngeal, or pretracheal
- Swelling in the suprasternal (Burns's) space can be cystic or solid
- Cystic: dermoid cyst (diagnosed by aspiration) or aortic arch aneurysm (characterized by expansile pulsation)
- Solid: lipoma or lymph nodes
DD of Lateral Neck Swellings
- Submandibular Triangle: salivary gland enlargement, lymph node enlargement, Plunging ranula, Jaw tumors
- Posterior Triangle: lymph node enlargement (commonest), cystic hygroma, prominent cervical ribs, Subclavian aneurysm, Pharyngeal diverticulum, Pneumatocele.
- Carotid & Muscular Triangle: lymph node enlargement (commonest), thyroid lobe enlargement (next commonest), branchial cyst, branchiogenic carcinoma, aneurysm of the carotid vessels, carotid body tumor, swellings of SCM muscle, laryngocele
Rule of 7 in the Neck
- Based on the average duration of the patient's symptoms, the most probable cause can be determined:
- 7 days: inflammation
- 7 months: neoplasm
- 7 years: congenital defect
Rule of 80 in the Neck
- 80% of nonthyroid neck masses are neoplastic
- 80% of neoplastic neck masses occur in males
- 80% of neoplastic neck masses are malignant
- 80% of malignant neck masses are metastatic
- 80% of metastatic neck masses originate above the clavicle
Fistulae & Sinus of Neck
- Thyroglossal fistula:
- Site: middle line
- Opening: crescent shaped
- Track: can be traced
- Tuberculous sinus:
- Number & Site: multiple over T.B. adenitis
- Edge: undermined
- Margin: cyanotic
- Discharge: thin serous discharge
- Sinus of hyoid bursitis:
- Site: at the hyoid level
- Shape: oval
- Discharge: pus
- Cervicofacial actinomycosis:
- Number: multiple
- Discharge: yellowish sulfur granules (colonies)
- Branchial fistula
- Osteomyelitis of mandible
- Salivary fistula
Number of Swellings
- Single swellings can be located in the anterior or posterior triangle
- Anterior triangle swellings may move with swallowing or not
- Multiple swellings typically indicate lymph nodes
Thyroglossal Cyst
- A midline tubulodermoid cyst due to patency of the thyroglossal duct
- Located just below the hyoid bone (commonest site) in the midline
- Except at the level of the thyroid cartilage, where it's pushed to the left
- Contains clear viscid or mucoid fluid; wall may contain thyroid tissue
- Has a narrow fibrous band extending to the hyoid bone
Complications of Thyroglossal Cyst:
- Recurrent infection
- Thyroglossal fistula
- Malignancy (1%), most commonly papillary carcinoma, rarely squamous cell carcinoma, never medullary carcinoma
Clinical Picture of Thyroglossal Cyst:
- Single, midline, rounded or oval, smooth, well-defined, cystic
- Moves up and down with swallowing (deglutition) and protrusion of the tongue
- Does not move from side to side
- Nontender unless complicated
- Track may be palpable
Special Tests:
- Hold track between 2 fingers
- Ask the patient to protrude his tongue → Special tugging sensation
Thyroglossal Fistula
- Always acquired after rupture or incision of a thyroglossal abscess, or incomplete excision
- The track is lined by columnar epithelium connecting the external opening to the hyoid bone
- Connected to wall of cyst or remnant, near the midline
External opening
- Crescentric & convexity directed upwards
- Discharges viscid fluid or pus
History
- Of abscess followed by a small opening, which discharge viscid fluid or pus
Movements
- External opening moves up with deglutition and protrusion of the tongue
Signs
- Hood sign: opening of fistula is overlaid by a fold of skin
- Semilunar sign: has crescentic appearance
Treatment
- Sistrunk Operation
Cystic Hygroma (Hydrocele of the Neck) (Cavernous Lymphangioma)
- Sequestration of a portion of jugular lymph sac
Site
- Posterior triangle of the neck (75%) commonest
- Axilla (20%)
- Cheek, tongue, groin, mediastinum
- Can extend across two or more lymphatic regions
Structure
- Multilocular containing aggregation of cysts
- Does not communicate with lymphatics
- Filled with clear mucous from endothelium
- Fluid does not coagulate
Clinical Features
- Present at birth
- Occasionally present in early infancy
- Smooth, soft & cystic (fluctuant), and increases during crying
- Brilliantly transilluminant, partially compressible but not reducible
Complications
- Disfigurement of face, rapidly increases in size, causing respiratory obstruction
- May lead to infection and abscess formation
- Septicemia (life threatening)
- Rupture can occur (chylous fistula – chylothorax)
- Recurrence of cyst (15%)
Treatment
- Preoperative MRI
- Aspiration of the contents
- Preoperative injection of sclerosants
- Excision of entire aggregation of cysts is indicated when fibrosis develops
- Meticulous dissection across all planes including deeper muscular layers is vital to clear the cyst wall and prevent recurrence; under antibiotics if abscess is present; aspiration and tracheostomy are done if respiratory obstruction is present
Branchial Cyst
- Arises from 2nd branchial cleft remnants, rarely 1st, 3rd, 4th
Site
- Anterior border of upper 1/3 of SCM muscle
Age
- Congenital, but seen in adolescents & early 3rd decade
Sex
- Equal in both sexes
Side
- Often unilateral, bilateral in 3% (can be familial)
Pain
- Usually painless unless infected
Surface
- Smooth
Consistency
- Soft/tensely cystic, fluctuant
Special
- Often transilluminant; not compressible or reducible
Pathology
- Contains cholesterol crystals; cheesy toothpaste like material
Histologically
- Lined with squamous epithelium, may contain ciliated columnar epithelium
- Cyst wall shows plenty of lymphoid tissue
Complications
- Recurrent infection
- Rupture may cause acquired branchial fistula
- Branchiogenic carcinoma is rare
Investigations
- CT scan and aspiration to differentiate it from chemodectoma or cold abscess
- If it feels solid, do CT
Treatment
- Excision under general anesthesia is needed as cyst is near carotids, 12th, 9th, 11th nerves and posterior belly of digastric so careful dissection required
- Complications of surgery include injury to major structures, infection, and recurrence from incomplete removal of track
Branchial Fistula
Etiology
Congenital
- Failure of fusion between 2nd & 5th branchial arches
Acquired
- Infection of branchial cyst
- Incomplete excision of branchial cyst
External Opening
Congenital
- Lies on lower 1/3 of SCM
Acquired
- Lies on upper part of anterior border of sternomastoid
Internal Opening
- High in lateral wall of pharynx behind tonsil (Supratonsillar fossa of Rosenmuller)
- Usually blindly (sinus) or rarely opening into it (fistula)
Tract
- Passes () bifurcation of carotid and lined by ciliated columnar epithelium; surrounded by lymphoid tissue
Discharge
- Mucus or pus if infected
Type of Patients
Congenital
- Usually present at birth in children and early adolescent period
Acquired
- Appears in adulthood on top of pre-existing cyst
Symptoms & Signs
- Small opening discharging mucoid fluid rich in cholesterol, or pus; a fibrous track may connect to the pharynx
Investigations
- Discharge study, fistulogram, MR/CT fistulogram
Treatment
- 2-3 transverse incision (Step-Ladder incision)
- Through a transverse elliptical incision around the external opening, and Higher skin incision is added to facilitate & complete dissection
Pharyngeal (Zenker's) Diverticulum
- Failure of relaxation of the cricopharyngeal muscle during swallowing leads to increased intraluminal pressure and herniation of pharyngeal mucosa
Site
- Develops as midline mucosal herniation on the posterior aspect of pharyngo-esophageal junction through Killian dehiscence
- As posterior extension is limited by the spine, it lies to the side (usually left) or behind the esophagus
Structure
- Composed of only Mucosa – Submucosa - Incomplete muscular coat
Complications
- Bleeding is rare; can also cause aspiration leading to Pneumonitis - Lung abscess - Pulmonary collapse and lastly, perforation
- Predisposes to carcinoma (0.3%)
Signs
- Regurgitated material is non-acid
- The pouch is globular at first then becomes pear shaped
Gurgling Sound
- On palpation of left side of neck performed after patient is asked to swallow air (While breathing sound in pneumatocele).
Investigations
- Barium swallow (tea-pot appearance with fluid level), endoscopy (perforation risk), and pharyngeal manometry
Treatment
- Incision along anterior margin of left sternomastoid from level of hyoid bone to anterior end of clavicle
Cricopharyngeal Myotomy
- Heller's operations, is indicated for small non-dependent diverticula
Diverticulectomy
- Best for large dependent pouches when combined with cricopharyngeal myotomy.
Diverticulopexy
- For moderate-sized, non-infected pouches, combined with cricopharyngeal myotomy to create moderate-sizes pouches that are not infected or adherent to adjacent structures
Endoscopic Division of Septum
- Elderly poor-risk patients with large dependent diverticula
Carotid Body Tumor (Potato Tumor | Chemodectoma | Non-Chromaffin Paraganglioma)
Normal Carotid Body
- Site: adventitia of common carotid artery
- Consists of Chief cells (catecholamine granules) and supportive cells
- Nerve supply: glossopharyngeal nerve
- Sensitive to changes in pH and hypoxia
Role
- Help in autoregulation of respiration
Changes
- Carotid body hyperplasia can occur in people residing in high altitudes and those who are exposed to chronic hypoxia
Pathologically
- It's a non-chromaffin-paraganglioma which is benign but can recur locally and rarely metastasize; hard and whitish yellow, well encapsulated with dense fibrous septa; the cells are not hormonally active
Clinical Features
- Consists of chemoreceptor tissue in carotid body and unilateral
- Oval and variable in size
- Well-capsulated, yellowish, and firm to hard with dense fibrous tissue
- Behavior: generally benign locally or malignant (10%), regional lymph nodes and lungs spread occur in 20%
- Tumor does not secrete epinephrine or any endocrine substances
Blood supply
- From external carotid artery
Histology
- consists of solid masses of cells resembling chief cells and slowly pleomorphic nuclei stain black chromic acid
Pain
- Painless
Rate of Growth
- Very slowly growing (75%)
- It can range from size 2-10cm
Site
- Vertically placed, oval, located at the level of the hyoid bone deep to anterior edge Symptoms
- Also includes Vertically placed, oval, located at the level of hyoid bone deep to anterior edge of SCM in the carotid triangle (2-10 cm) surface is Lobulated
Surface
- Lobulated, with firm to hard, ‘potato’ like swelling
Movement
- Sways only side to side but not in vertical direction, has a well defined edge, pulsatile (Transmitted pulsation) and increased pressure causes fainting (Carotid sinus syndrome)
Other
- Headache, neck pain (35%), dysphagia, and syncope; a thrill may be felt or bruit heard
Diagnosis
- Familial and found in high altitudes
- Site is usually unilateral and occurs in females and often causes transient ischemic attacks and may extend into the cranial cavity along with dumbbell tumour
Complications
- Compression over esophagus and larynx, presenting with unilateral vocal cord palsy; can cause Horner's syndrome
- Doppler, followed by carcinoma if larger
Treatment
- It's better to have the external incision in order to have wide dissection
Clinical
- It's well located from the aorta as dumbbell
What
- Barium swallow with fluid inside with
Investigation
- Carotid angiography, CCA widely divergent (pathognomonic). Lyre,High vascularity of tumor
- NO FNAC
Treatment
- If is small it can be excised easily
- Large complete excision must occur with with ligations which includes cardioid body tumor
Complications
Cranial to lead contralateral, blocking
Laryngocele
- Is also a soft swelling and is very smooth
- Is air containing divirticula
Where:
- Is lateral of the head
Features
Has:
- Compressible
- Cough
- Translucent In elderly
Treatment
Excision
Pneumatocele
- Is hernation of the sibson,s facia
- Occurs in Supraclavicular
- Gets soft Increase s when straing
- breathing sounds compressable
Sternomastoid Tumour
- Caused due to birth injury of sternomastoid muscle and is a misnomer due to rupture.
- Is normal
- abnormal
- causes haematoma in muscle Seen in infants and Adherent to the muscle
Clinical Features
- Seen in infants that age weeks surface and tender 2
- Age infants that are 3–4 weeks
- Size Swelling of 2cm
- Adhering to the muscles
- And hard Consistencys: head tilt towards to affected and muscle face rotates, non tender skin
Division
- Physiotherapy can stimulate muscle Division from the exercise and use the Toricollis
Ludwig's Angina
- Is diffuse brawny inflammatory of submandibular region and in floor of neck
- It spreads to very vast causing dangerous complications
Pathology
- infection
Treatment
requires incision
Definition
Antibiotics
Dermoid Cyst
squamos epithelium of what is inside with some form
- In head External or internal
Types
- Implantatiom in sole, palm and face
- Aetiology
-
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Clinical Anatomy
In face *external angular dermoid -2skull at suture line
- 3trunk
- 4: -5: never in
Treatment
Excision
Complications
Infection recurrent
Pathology
Is fibrious
Implantation derm
- Forceful 4skin which is common
Treatment
Excision
Features
- Pain is slowly grows
General
If in head
Definition
Def-Teramatous
Tumor Benign tumor and treatments include lymph and blood often in elderly persons
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Types
- Aetiology: With treatment with features that occur
Treatment
Often lymph etc.
Infections
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Site
Juglo,is common
Treatment
Erosion
Subhycoid Buritis
Duer Is formed
Treatment
Erosion
- The neck is comprised of compartments, triangles, tubes (trachea), vessels, and lymph nodes
- Anatomical knowledge is essential for clinical and surgical practice of the neck
Triangles of the neck
- The sternomastoid muscle divides the neck into anterior and posterior triangles
- The digastric muscle and superior belly of the omohyoid muscle divide the anterior triangle into ½ sub-mental, digastric, carotid, and mascular regions
General swelling sites
- SKIN
- SC
- VESSELS
- NERVES
- LYMPHATICS
- MUSCLES -Sebaceous cyst, Lipoma, Hemangioma, Neurofibroma, Lymphangioma, Tumors
DD of Neck Swellings
- General swellings can affect the skin, subcutaneous tissue (SC), vessels, nerves, lymphatics, and muscles
- Examples include sebaceous cysts, lipomas, hemangiomas, neurofibromas, lymphangiomas, and tumors
DD of Midline Neck Swellings
- Submental abscess
- Ludwig's angina
- Plunging ranula
- Sequestration dermoid cyst: can be submental or suprasternal
- Enlarged lymph nodes: can be submental, prelaryngeal, or pretracheal
- Swelling in the suprasternal (Burns's) space can be cystic or solid
- Cystic: dermoid cyst (diagnosed by aspiration) or aortic arch aneurysm (characterized by expansile pulsation)
- Solid: lipoma or lymph nodes
DD of Lateral Neck Swellings
- Submandibular Triangle: salivary gland enlargement, lymph node enlargement, Plunging ranula (57 Q)Jaw tumors
- Posterior Triangle: lymph node enlargement (commonest) (MCQ), cystic hygroma, prominent cervical ribs, Subclavian aneurysm, Pharyngeal diverticulum, Pneumatocele, LN enlargement
- Carotid & Muscular Triangle: LN enlargement the commonest), thyroid lobe enlargement(second most common), branchial cyst, branchiogenic carcinoma, aneurysm of the carotid vessels, carotid aneurysm,
Rule of 7 in the Neck
- Based on the average duration of the patient's symptoms, the most probable cause can be determined:
- 7 days: inflammation
- 7 months: neoplasm
- 7 years: congenital defect
Rule of 80 in the Neck
- 80% of nonthyroid neck masses are neoplastic
- 80% of neoplastic neck masses occur in males
- 80% of neoplastic neck masses are malignant
- 80% of malignant neck masses are metastatic
- 80% of metastatic neck masses originate above the clavicle
Fistulae & Sinus of Neck
- Thyroglossal fistula:
- Site: middle line
- Opening: crescent shaped
- Track: can be traced
- Tuberculous sinus:
- Number & Site: multiple over T.B. adenitis
- Edge: undermined
- Margin: cyanotic
- Discharge: thin serous discharge
- Sinus of hyoid bursitis:
- Site: at the hyoid level
- Shape: oval
- Discharge: pus
- Cervicofacial actinomycosis:
- Number: multiple
- Discharge: yellowish sulfur granules (colonies)
- Branchial fistula
- Osteomyelitis of mandible
- Salivary fistula
Number of Swellings
- Single swellings can be located in the anterior or posterior triangle
- Anterior triangle swellings may move with swallowing or not
- Multiple swellings typically indicate lymph nodes
Thyroglossal Cyst
- A midline tubulodermoid cyst due to patency of the thyroglossal duct
- Located just below the hyoid bone (commonest site) in the midline
- Except at the level of the thyroid cartilage, where it's pushed to the left
- pathology: Lining: Stratified columnar, cubical or squamous epithelium.
- Content: clear viscid or mucoid fluid.
- Wall: Thin & may contain thyroid tissue.
- Has a narrow fibrous band extending to the hyoid bone
Complications of Thyroglossal Cyst:
- Recurrent infection
- Thyroglossal fistula
- Malignancy (1%), most commonly papillary carcinoma, rarely squamous cell carcinoma, never medullary carcinoma
Clinical Picture of Thyroglossal Cyst:
- Single, midline, rounded or oval, smooth, well-defined, cystic
- Moves up and down with swallowing (deglutition) (mqc 58) and protrusion of the tongue open to.
- Does not move from side to side
- Nontender unless complicated
- Track may be palpable
Special Tests:
- Hold track between 2 fingers
- Ask the patient to protrude his tongue → Special tugging sensation
Investigations
- Diagnostic Steps: History and clinical examination – Investigation – Endoscopy & biopsy.
- Thyroid ultrasound or scan (To ensure that thyroid gland in its place)
Management
- Sistrunk Operation MCQ
Thyroglossal Fistula
- Always acquired after rupture or incision of a thyroglossal abscess, or incomplete excision
- The track is lined by columnar epithelium connecting the external opening to the hyoid bone
- Connected to wall of cyst or remnant, near the midline
External opening
- Crescentric & convexity directed upwards (MCQ)
- Discharges viscid fluid or pus
History
- Of abscess followed by a small opening, which discharge viscid fluid or pus
Movements
- External opening moves up with deglutition and protrusion of the tongue
Signs
- Hood sign: opening of fistula is overlaid by a fold of skin
- Semilunar sign: has crescentic appearance
Treatment
- Sistrunk Operation
Cystic Hygroma (Hydrocele of the Neck) (Cavernous Lymphangioma)
- Sequestration of a portion of jugular lymph sac
Site
- Posterior triangle of the neck (75%) commonest
- Axilla (20%)
- Cheek, tongue, groin, mediastinum
- Can extend across two or more lymphatic regions
Structure
- Multilocular containing aggregation of cysts
- Does not communicate with lymphatics
- and Filled with clear mucous from endothelium, and Fluid does not coagulate
Clinical Features
- Present at birth so may result of obstructed labor
- Occasionally present in early infancy
- Smooth, soft & cystic (fluctuant), and increases during crying
- Brilliantly transilluminant, partially compressible but not reducible (MCQ 58, 59,57)
Complications
- Disfigurement of face, rapidly increases in size, causing respiratory obstruction
- May lead to infection and abscess formation
- Septicemia (life threatening)
- Rupture can occur (chylous fistula – chylothorax)
- Recurrence of cyst (15%)
Treatment
- Preoperative MRI
- Aspiration of the contents
- Preoperative injection of sclerosants
- Excision of entire aggregation of cysts is indicated when fibrosis develops
- Meticulous dissection across all planes including deeper muscular layers is vital to clear the cyst wall and prevent recurrence; under antibiotics if abscess is present; aspiration and tracheostomy are done if respiratory obstruction is present
Branchial Cyst
- Arises from 2nd branchial cleft remnants, rarely 1st, 3rd, 4th
Site
- Anterior border of upper 1/3 of SCM muscle (mcq 60 Q)
Age
- Congenital, but seen in adolescents & early 3rd decade
Sex
- Equal in both sexes
Side
- Often unilateral, bilateral in 3% (can be familial)
Pain
- Usually painless unless infected
Surface
- Smooth
Consistency
- Soft/tensely cystic, fluctuant
Special
- Often transilluminant; not compressible or reducible
Pathology
- Contains cholesterol crystals; cheesy toothpaste like material
Complications
- Wall
- Contents
Histologically
- Lined with squamous epithelium, may contain ciliated columnar epithelium Ciliated columnar epithelium
- Cyst wall shows plenty of lymphoid tissue
Complications
- Recurrent infection
- Rupture may cause acquired branchial fistula
- Branchiogenic carcinoma is rare
Investigations
- CT scan to Differentiate() it and chemodectoma
- If the cyst feels solid
- AspirationTo differentiate() it and cold abscess
- Contains high cholesterol content
Treatment
- Excision under general anesthesia is needed as cyst is near to Carotids
- 12th, 9th, 11th nerves
- Posterior belly of the digastric
- Pharyngeal wall and the posterior pillar of tonsils that Required Careful dissection is required and Complications that result of surgery Includes - injury to a major, -Reformation Infection
Branchial Fistula
Etiology
Congenital
- Failure of fusion between 2nd & 5th branchial arches (MCQ)
Acquired
- Infection of branchial cyst
- Incomplete excision of branchial cyst
External Opening
Congenital
- Lies on lower 1/3 of SCM
Acquired
- Lies on upper part of anterior border of sternomastoid (58q)
Internal Opening
- Usually blindly (sinus) or rarely opening into it (fistula)
- High in lateral wall of pharynx behind tonsil (Supratonsillar fossa of Rosenmuller )
Tract
- Passes () bifurcation of carotid and lined by ciliated columnar epithelium; surrounded by lymphoid tissue
Discharge
- Mucus or pus if infected
Type of Patients
Congenital
- Usually presents at birth and is common in children & in early adolescent period
Acquired
- Appears in adulthood on top of pre-existing cyst
Symptoms & Signs
- Small opening Discharging mucoid fluid and a fibrous track or Rich in:
- Cholesterol or Pu
Investigations
- Discharge study
- Fistulogram
- MR/CT fistulogram
Treatment
2-3 transverse incision (Step-Ladder incision) (mcq)
Higher skin incision is added to facilitate complete dissection
Pharyngeal (Zenker's) Diverticulum
ETIOLOGY
- Failure of relaxation of cricopharyngeal muscle during swallowing Increased intraluminal Herniation pulsion
Develops
- A midline (Develops) Mucosal and a posterior of muscle
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Complications
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Normal Carotid Body
- Site: adventitia of common carotid artery
- Consists of Chief cells (catecholamine granules) and supportive cells
- Nerve supply: glossopharyngeal nerve (MCQ)
- Sensitive to changes in pH and hypoxia
Role
- Help in autoregulation of respiration
Changes
- Carotid body hyperplasia can occur in people residing in high altitudes and those who are exposed to chronic hypoxia
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