Nose and paranasal sinuses: Woakes' ethmoiditis: practice question

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ENT · Nose and paranasal sinuses: Woakes' ethmoiditis

Sample item

A 25-year-old with long-standing nasal polyposis has a broad nasal bridge and widely separated eyes. Which entity is this?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Woakes' ethmoiditis

Woakes' ethmoiditis is extensive recurrent ethmoidal polyposis causing broadening of the nasal bridge by pressure on the nasal bones and hypertelorism. Treatment follows that for polyposis, with surgery. The distinguishing feature is the bony widening.

Option by option

  • A. Pott's puffy tumour

    Pott's puffy tumour is a frontal subperiosteal abscess.

  • B. Rhinophyma

    Rhinophyma is hypertrophy of the nasal skin.

  • C. Frontoethmoidal encephalocele

    An encephalocele is a congenital midline mass.

  • D. Woakes' ethmoiditis (correct)

    Correct. Polyposis with broadening of the bridge.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Woakes' ethmoiditis. Woakes' ethmoiditis is extensive recurrent ethmoidal polyposis causing broadening of the nasal bridge by pressure on the nasal bones and hypertelorism.

Why is "Pott's puffy tumour" not the answer?

Pott's puffy tumour is a frontal subperiosteal abscess.

Why is "Rhinophyma" not the answer?

Rhinophyma is hypertrophy of the nasal skin.

Why is "Frontoethmoidal encephalocele" not the answer?

An encephalocele is a congenital midline mass.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nose and paranasal sinuses: Woakes' ethmoiditis in ENT. Treatment follows that for polyposis, with surgery. The distinguishing feature is the bony widening.

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 and paranasal sinuses: Woakes' ethmoiditis?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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