Head and 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 · Head and neck

Sample item

What clinical sign can raise concern for head and neck cancer?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Persistent unexplained neck mass

A persistent unexplained adult neck mass may represent metastatic lymphadenopathy or primary disease and needs timely structured evaluation.

Option by option

  • A. Brief ear itch

    Brief ear itch is usually benign canal irritation.

  • B. Persistent unexplained neck mass (correct)

    Correct: persistent unexplained neck mass is a cancer red flag.

  • C. Mild lip dryness

    Mild lip dryness is common and nonspecific.

  • D. Seasonal rhinorrhea

    Seasonal rhinorrhea commonly reflects allergy rather than malignancy.

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, Persistent unexplained neck mass. A persistent unexplained adult neck mass may represent metastatic lymphadenopathy or primary disease and needs timely structured evaluation.

Why is "Brief ear itch" not the answer?

Brief ear itch is usually benign canal irritation.

Why is "Mild lip dryness" not the answer?

Mild lip dryness is common and nonspecific.

Why is "Seasonal rhinorrhea" not the answer?

Seasonal rhinorrhea commonly reflects allergy rather than malignancy.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Head and neck in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: persistent unexplained neck mass is a cancer red flag.

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 Head and 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.