Nose: septal abscess: 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 · Nose: septal abscess

Sample item

A septal abscess is dangerous because it can lead to which outcome?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Cartilage necrosis with saddle nose and cavernous sinus thrombosis

Pus destroys septal cartilage, producing a saddle deformity, and infection can spread through the venous system of the nose and face to the cavernous sinus. Management is drainage and intravenous antibiotics.

Option by option

  • A. Chronic sinusitis only

    Sinusitis is not the main danger.

  • B. Anosmia only

    Anosmia is not the principal risk.

  • C. Epistaxis from the bony septum

    Bony septum bleeding is not the typical consequence.

  • D. Cartilage necrosis with saddle nose and cavernous sinus thrombosis (correct)

    Correct. Both saddle nose and intracranial spread can follow.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Cartilage necrosis with saddle nose and cavernous sinus thrombosis. Pus destroys septal cartilage, producing a saddle deformity, and infection can spread through the venous system of the nose and face to the cavernous sinus.

Why is "Chronic sinusitis only" not the answer?

Sinusitis is not the main danger.

Why is "Anosmia only" not the answer?

Anosmia is not the principal risk.

Why is "Epistaxis from the bony septum" not the answer?

Bony septum bleeding is not the typical consequence.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nose: septal abscess in ENT. Management is drainage and intravenous antibiotics.

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 Nose: septal abscess?

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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.