Larynx: supraglottic carcinoma: practice question

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ENT · Larynx: supraglottic carcinoma

Sample item

Which statement about supraglottic carcinoma is correct?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. It has early bilateral nodal metastases because of rich lymphatics

The supraglottis has a rich lymphatic network and tumours often present late with throat discomfort, dysphagia or a neck node, with bilateral nodal spread common. Hoarseness is a late feature.

Option by option

  • A. It has early bilateral nodal metastases because of rich lymphatics (correct)

    Correct. Early and bilateral nodal spread is typical.

  • B. It always presents with early hoarseness

    Hoarseness is typically late.

  • C. It rarely metastasises

    It metastasises early.

  • D. It is staged only by cord mobility

    Staging depends on subsite involvement and invasion, not only mobility.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, It has early bilateral nodal metastases because of rich lymphatics. The supraglottis has a rich lymphatic network and tumours often present late with throat discomfort, dysphagia or a neck node, with bilateral nodal spread common.

Why is "It always presents with early hoarseness" not the answer?

Hoarseness is typically late.

Why is "It rarely metastasises" not the answer?

It metastasises early.

Why is "It is staged only by cord mobility" not the answer?

Staging depends on subsite involvement and invasion, not only mobility.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Larynx: supraglottic carcinoma in ENT. Hoarseness is a late 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 Larynx: supraglottic carcinoma?

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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.