Nose: encephalocele versus glioma: practice question

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ENT · Nose: encephalocele versus glioma

Sample item

A newborn has a bluish, soft midline nasal mass that expands on crying and when the jugular veins are compressed. What is the name of this sign?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Furstenberg test positive

Expansion of a nasal mass on crying or on jugular compression indicates a communication with the intracranial CSF space, as in meningoencephalocele. A nasal glioma does not expand. Biopsy of such a mass is contraindicated before imaging.

Option by option

  • A. Hennebert sign

    Hennebert's sign relates to the vestibular fistula.

  • B. Furstenberg test positive (correct)

    Correct. Furstenberg's test indicates an intracranial connection.

  • C. Rinne test positive

    Rinne is a tuning fork test.

  • D. Gelle test positive

    Gelle's test detects stapes fixation.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Furstenberg test positive. Expansion of a nasal mass on crying or on jugular compression indicates a communication with the intracranial CSF space, as in meningoencephalocele.

Why is "Hennebert sign" not the answer?

Hennebert's sign relates to the vestibular fistula.

Why is "Rinne test positive" not the answer?

Rinne is a tuning fork test.

Why is "Gelle test positive" not the answer?

Gelle's test detects stapes fixation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nose: encephalocele versus glioma in ENT. A nasal glioma does not expand. Biopsy of such a mass is contraindicated before imaging.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. 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 Nose: encephalocele versus glioma?

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.