Sinusitis and Related Complications
- Previous year questions on Sinusitis and Related Complications for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the ENT section of the exam.
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- 28 live questions in Sinusitis and Related Complications.
- 2 of 28 questions carry a verified exam year: 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Oroantral fistula is caused by all the following except:
- ADental extraction
- BCarcinoma of maxilla
- CCaldwell luc operation
- DMaxillectomy✓ Correct answer
Q2.Mucocele most commonly occurs
- AFrontal sinus✓ Correct answer
- BEthmoid sinus
- CMaxillary sinus
- DSphenoid sinus
Q3.Office headache is due to inflammation of which sinus?
- AFrontal✓ Correct answer
- BMaxillary
- CEthmoidal
- DSphenoid
Q4.Pain in vertex is seen in
- AEthmoid sinusitis
- BSphenoid sinusitis✓ Correct answer
- CFrontal sinusitis
- DMaxillary sinusitis
Q5.The incidence of the mucocele is lowest in
- AFrontal sinus
- BSphenoid sinus✓ Correct answer
- CMaxillary sinus
- DEthmoid sinus
Q6.Nasal antrostomy usually done from through
- AMiddle concha
- BInferior concha
- CMiddle meatus
- DInferior meatus✓ Correct answer
Q7.The radiographic feature of sinusitis includes
- AFluid Levels
- BErosion of bone
- CClouding of antra
- DClouding and fluid level✓ Correct answer
Q8.'Potts puffy' tumour is:
- AA malignant tumour
- BAn extradural abscess✓ Correct answer
- CA tumour or pituitary gland
- DAn adrenal gland tumour
Q9.Sudden death occurring after maxillary sinus irrigation is due to:
- AFat embolism
- BPulmonary embolism
- CAir embolism✓ Correct answer
- DMaxillary artery thrombosis
Q10.A 11-year-old boy came to OPD with a "cold" for 20 days. Now he has fever of 39.2degC, purulent anterior nasal discharge, facial pain, anosmia, and a cough. Examination of the nose after topical decongestants shows pus in the middle meatus. What is the best possible diagnosis?
- ABrain abscess
- BMaxillary sinusitis✓ Correct answer
- CStreptococcal throat infection
- DSphenoid sinusitis
Answer key
Q1: D. Maxillectomy; Q2: A. Frontal sinus; Q3: A. Frontal; Q4: B. Sphenoid sinusitis; Q5: B. Sphenoid sinus; Q6: D. Inferior meatus; Q7: D. Clouding and fluid level; Q8: B. An extradural abscess; Q9: C. Air embolism; Q10: B. Maxillary sinusitis.
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