Larynx: 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 · Larynx

Sample item

Which laryngeal lesion is associated with chronic smoking and requires biopsy?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Persistent leukoplakic vocal-cord patch

Persistent vocal-cord leukoplakia can harbour dysplasia or carcinoma, particularly in smokers, and requires laryngoscopic assessment and often biopsy.

Option by option

  • A. Persistent leukoplakic vocal-cord patch (correct)

    Correct: persistent leukoplakia needs tissue evaluation.

  • B. Transient mucus after cold

    Mucus after cold is usually transient.

  • C. Cerumen plug

    Cerumen is ear-canal material.

  • D. Simple aphthous ulcer on lip

    Lip ulcer is outside larynx.

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 A, Persistent leukoplakic vocal-cord patch. Persistent vocal-cord leukoplakia can harbour dysplasia or carcinoma, particularly in smokers, and requires laryngoscopic assessment and often biopsy.

Why is "Transient mucus after cold" not the answer?

Mucus after cold is usually transient.

Why is "Cerumen plug" not the answer?

Cerumen is ear-canal material.

Why is "Simple aphthous ulcer on lip" not the answer?

Lip ulcer is outside larynx.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Larynx in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: persistent leukoplakia needs tissue evaluation.

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?

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.