Neck Swellings and Cervical Lymphadenopathy
- Previous year questions on Neck Swellings and Cervical Lymphadenopathy for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Surgery section of the exam.
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- 76 live questions in Neck Swellings and Cervical Lymphadenopathy.
- 5 of 76 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2020.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.True regarding cystic hygroma is -
- ANon transilluminant
- BLined by columnar epithelium
- CDevelops from jugular lymphatic sequestration✓ Correct answer
- DAll
Q2.Delphian's nodes are
- APrelaryngeal✓ Correct answer
- BUpper deep cervical
- CRetropharyngeal
- DPosterior triangle
Q3.A middle aged man presented with a swelling over the neck since childhood. Neck swelling has a bag of worm appearance. Most probable diagnosis is:
- APlexiform neurofibroma✓ Correct answer
- BToxic nodular goitre
- CVasculitis
- DLymphangioma
Q4.True statement regarding branchial anomalies
- AMost commonly second arch is involved✓ Correct answer
- BCyst is less common than sinus
- CNo 1st arch anomalies are seen
- DInternal draining sinuses are most common
Q5.Sistrunk operation is for:
- ABranchial cyst
- BBranchial fistula
- CThyroglossal cyst✓ Correct answer
- DThyroglossal fistula
Q6.Which of the following statements about Bronchogenic cysts is true:
- A50-70% are seen in lungs
- BMost common site is mediastinum✓ Correct answer
- CThey are premalignant lesions
- DInfection is uncommon in Pulmonary bronchogenic cysts
Q7.Lyre sign in seen in
- AGrave's disease
- BMeniere's disease
- CLateral sinus thrombosis
- DCarotid body tumour✓ Correct answer
Q8.Zellballen pattern seen in:
- ACarotid body tumor✓ Correct answer
- BLymphoepithelial cyst
- CCholesteatoma
- DThyroglossal cyst
Q9.A 36-year-old lady presents with a 20 yrs duration fluctuant and translucent swelling on right side of her neck. No other history available. No other findings on examination of neck. What is the most probable diagnosis?
- ALymph cyst✓ Correct answer
- BLymph node
- CColloid nodule
- DCold abscess
Q10.A 35-year-old lady the presented with a 6-month painless fluctuant, non-transilluminant swelling with a thin watery discharge. Clinical diagnosis is?
- ABrachial cyst
- BSecondaries
- CTB✓ Correct answer
- DLymphoma
Answer key
Q1: C. Develops from jugular lymphatic sequestration; Q2: A. Prelaryngeal; Q3: A. Plexiform neurofibroma; Q4: A. Most commonly second arch is involved; Q5: C. Thyroglossal cyst; Q6: B. Most common site is mediastinum; Q7: D. Carotid body tumour; Q8: A. Carotid body tumor; Q9: A. Lymph cyst; Q10: C. TB.
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