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sudha2015 - 03-09-11 12:01
Theme: Neck lumpsia
A Lymphoma
B Tuberculosis
C Reactive lymph nodes
D Cystic hygroma
E Branchial cyst
F Goitre
G Carotid aneurysm
H Pharyngeal pouch
I Thyroglossal cyst
J Cervical rib
For each one of the following scenarios select the most likely diagnosisia
19. A 75-year-old man presents with dysphagia and halitosis. On the left side of the neck is a small, fluctuant swelling which gurgles when palpated.
sudha2015 - 03-09-11 12:01
Theme: Neck lumpsia
A Lymphoma
B Tuberculosis
C Reactive lymph nodes
D Cystic hygroma
E Branchial cyst
F Goitre
G Carotid aneurysm
H Pharyngeal pouch
I Thyroglossal cyst
J Cervical rib
For each one of the following scenarios select the most likely diagnosisia
19. A 75-year-old man presents with dysphagia and halitosis. On the left side of the neck is a small, fluctuant swelling which gurgles when palpated.
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Re: s19 babbu5508 - 03-15-11 09:39 A 75-year-old man presents with dysphagia and halitosis. On the left side of the neck is a small, fluctuant swelling which gurgles when palpated.
H Pharyngeal pouch
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sudha2015 - 03-15-11 13:31 For each one of the following scenarios select the most likely diagnosisia
19. A 75-year-old man presents with dysphagia and halitosis. On the left side of the neck is a small, fluctuant swelling which gurgles when palpated.
ans h
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Re: s19 babbu5508 - 03-19-11 13:46 when there is excessive pressure within the lower pharynx, the weakest portion of the pharyngeal wall balloons out, forming a diverticulum which may reach several centimetres in diameter.
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