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1
Q

Anterior triangle borders

A

Mandible superiorly
Sternocleidomastoid laterally
Midline medially

2
Q

Posterior triangle borders

A

Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezium
Clavicle

3
Q

Neurofibromatosis inheritance pattern?

A

Autosomal dominant

4
Q

In which decade of life is a thyroglossal cyst most likely to arise in?

A

The first decade of life. Imagine Dylan when he was King George

5
Q

What movement may be able to help you diagnose a thyroglossal cyst?

A

A thyroglossal cyst will move upwards on protrusion of the tongue

6
Q

What swelling may move upwards on protrusion of the tongue?

A

Thyroglossal cyst

7
Q

Midline swellings of the neck

A

Thyroid
Thyroglossal cysts
Dermoid Cysts

8
Q

Superficial swellings of the neck

A

Sebaceous cysts
Lipomas
Neurofibromas

9
Q

Most common cause of neck swellings

A

Lymph nodes

10
Q

When do thyroglossal cysts usually present?

A

Teenagers