Head and neck oncology: 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 oncology

Sample item

Which thyroid-nodule feature requires urgent cancer evaluation?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Hard fixed nodule with cervical nodes

A hard fixed thyroid nodule or accompanying cervical lymphadenopathy is suspicious for malignancy and needs structured imaging and cytology.

Option by option

  • A. Hard fixed nodule with cervical nodes (correct)

    Correct: fixation and nodes are concerning.

  • B. Diffuse painless goitre

    Diffuse goitre has another differential.

  • C. Tender thyroid after viral illness

    Tender thyroiditis is often inflammatory.

  • D. Small stable simple cyst

    Simple cysts are usually lower risk.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Hard fixed nodule with cervical nodes. A hard fixed thyroid nodule or accompanying cervical lymphadenopathy is suspicious for malignancy and needs structured imaging and cytology.

Why is "Diffuse painless goitre" not the answer?

Diffuse goitre has another differential.

Why is "Tender thyroid after viral illness" not the answer?

Tender thyroiditis is often inflammatory.

Why is "Small stable simple cyst" not the answer?

Simple cysts are usually lower risk.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Head and neck oncology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: fixation and nodes are concerning.

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 oncology?

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.