Neck: thyroglossal cyst: practice question

A ENT question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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ENT · Neck: thyroglossal cyst

Sample item

Midline neck mass moving with tongue protrusion suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Thyroglossal duct cyst

This item reviews Neck: thyroglossal cyst; Thyroglossal duct cyst is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Laryngocele

    Laryngocele is unsupported by the key findings.

  • B. Branchial cyst

    Branchial cyst does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • C. Thyroglossal duct cyst (correct)

    Correct. Thyroglossal duct cyst matches the defining feature.

  • D. Parotid tumor

    Parotid tumor is plausible but is not the best answer.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is C, Thyroglossal duct cyst. This item reviews Neck: thyroglossal cyst; Thyroglossal duct cyst is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Laryngocele" not the answer?

Laryngocele is unsupported by the key findings.

Why is "Branchial cyst" not the answer?

Branchial cyst does not fit the clinical pattern.

Why is "Parotid tumor" not the answer?

Parotid tumor is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neck: thyroglossal cyst in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. Thyroglossal duct cyst matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Neck: thyroglossal cyst?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.