Question 1

One of the following conditions is a pre-malignant condition&#10;A)laryngeal diphtheria&#10;B)laryngeal scleroma&#10;C)laryngeal hyperkeratosis&#10;D)syphilitic laryngitis

Accepted Answer

Laryngeal hyperkeratosis is considered a pre-malignant condition because it involves the thickening of the keratin layer in the larynx, which can potentially progress to squamous cell carcinoma if not monitored or treated.

Question 2

Lupus Vulgaris usually affects&#10;A)young boys&#10;B)elderly people between 50-60 years&#10;C)young females&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Lupus Vulgaris is a form of tuberculosis that affects the skin, and it is more commonly seen in young females.

Question 3

Oral submucous fibrosis is a tropical disease occuring mainly in the&#10;A)chinese&#10;B)indians&#10;C)americans&#10;D)africans

Accepted Answer

Oral submucous fibrosis is primarily observed in individuals from the Indian subcontinent. This condition is associated with the chewing of areca nut, a common practice in this region, leading to fibrosis of the oral mucosa and restricted mouth opening.

Question 4

This polyps are usually of allergic origin&#10;A)ethmoidal&#10;B)antrochoanal&#10;C)both of the above&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Ethmoidal polyps are typically associated with allergic conditions, whereas antrochoanal polyps are usually not related to allergies.

Question 5

Water's view of the paranasal sinuses shows haziness in acute maxillary sinuses due to&#10;A)angioneurotic oedema&#10;B)nasal obstruction&#10;C)mucosal oedema&#10;D)barotrauma

Accepted Answer

Mucosal oedema is the primary reason for haziness in acute maxillary sinuses as seen in a Water's view radiograph, indicating inflammation and swelling of the sinus lining.

Question 6

Bony labyrinth contains a fluid called&#10;A)endolymph&#10;B)ectolymph&#10;C)perilymph&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The bony labyrinth contains perilymph, which is a fluid that surrounds the membranous labyrinth within the inner ear.

Question 7

Russel's bodies are seen in&#10;A)rhinoscleroma&#10;B)wegener\s granuloma&#10;C)rhinosporidiosis&#10;D)sarcoidosis

Accepted Answer

Russel's bodies are seen in rhinoscleroma. They are eosinophilic, globoid inclusions found within plasma cells, indicative of chronic inflammation.

Deck 2: Medical Conditions and Terminologies