22 Questions
What is the typical size of lymph nodes in the neck resulting from a throat infection?
1-2 cm
What is the characteristic of lymphadenopathy due to primary neoplasms?
Smooth, discrete
What is the typical presentation of the overlying skin in tuberculous lymphadenopathy?
Normal temperature, purplish or normal color
What is the term for the abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes?
Lymphadenopathy
Which of the following is a possible cause of lymphadenopathy in the neck?
All of the above
What is the characteristic of metastatic lymph nodes in the neck?
Rubbery, non-tender, and fixed
What is a common preceding infection in Acute Lymphadenitis?
Dental abscess
What is a characteristic feature of TB Lymphadenitis?
Painless, initially firm swelling
What is a type of Primary Lymph Node Tumor?
Lymphoma
What is a common primary tumor site for Metastases in Lymph Nodes?
Nasopharyngeal area
What is a common viral infection affecting the salivary glands?
Mumps
What is a complication of dehydration that can lead to Bacterial Parotitis?
Loss of salivary gland function
What is the most common treatment for a stone in the duct in Sialolithiasis?
Extraction by direct incision over the duct
Which type of Salivary Gland Neoplasms is most common and typically occurs in the parotid gland?
Pleomorphic adenoma
What is the characteristic of a Benign Lump such as a Thyroglossal Cyst?
Painless and moves up on tongue protrusion
What is the investigation of choice for a Carotid Body Tumour?
CT
What is the treatment for a Ranula, a type of Benign Lump?
Surgical excision of the sublingual gland
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Malignant Tumour of the Salivary Gland?
Rapid growth and painful
What is the staging of a Salivary Gland Tumour with a size of 3 cm?
T2
What is the most common site for a Branchial Cyst, a type of Benign Lump?
Behind the anterior edge of upper 1/3rd of sternomastoid muscle
What is the characteristic of a Sebaceous Cyst, a type of Benign Lump?
Smooth, subcutaneous, and can become infected
What is the treatment for a Sialolithiasis in the gland?
Excision of the gland
This lecture covers the common swellings in the head and neck area, including their causes, investigation, and management. It also explores inflammatory and neoplastic diseases affecting the neck lymph nodes.
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