Neck: 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

Sample item

Lateral cyst near SCM in young adult suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Branchial cyst

This item reviews Neck; Branchial cyst is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Laryngocele

    Laryngocele is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Branchial cyst (correct)

    Correct. Branchial cyst fits the defining clinical feature.

  • C. Ranula

    Ranula is plausible but not the best answer.

  • D. Thyroglossal cyst

    Thyroglossal cyst does not fit the stated presentation.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Branchial cyst. This item reviews Neck; Branchial cyst is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Why is "Laryngocele" not the answer?

Laryngocele is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Ranula" not the answer?

Ranula is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Thyroglossal cyst" not the answer?

Thyroglossal cyst does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neck in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. Branchial cyst fits the defining clinical 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?

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.