Neck lumps: 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 lumps

Sample item

What is the usual location of a branchial cyst?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Lateral upper neck near sternocleidomastoid

Branchial cysts classically present as painless cystic lateral-neck swellings near the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid in young adults.

Option by option

  • A. Supraclavicular fossa only

    Supraclavicular location has a different differential.

  • B. Lateral upper neck near sternocleidomastoid (correct)

    Correct: lateral anterior SCM location is typical.

  • C. Midline under the tongue

    Midline tongue-related mass suggests thyroglossal cyst.

  • D. Postauricular mastoid area

    Postauricular swelling suggests mastoid disease.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Lateral upper neck near sternocleidomastoid. Branchial cysts classically present as painless cystic lateral-neck swellings near the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid in young adults.

Why is "Supraclavicular fossa only" not the answer?

Supraclavicular location has a different differential.

Why is "Midline under the tongue" not the answer?

Midline tongue-related mass suggests thyroglossal cyst.

Why is "Postauricular mastoid area" not the answer?

Postauricular swelling suggests mastoid disease.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neck lumps in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: lateral anterior SCM location is typical.

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 lumps?

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.