Pharynx: tonsillectomy bleeding: practice question

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ENT · Pharynx: tonsillectomy bleeding

Sample item

Which vessel is the commonest source of haemorrhage during tonsillectomy?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Paratonsillar vein (external palatine vein)

The paratonsillar vein runs lateral to the tonsil on the superior constrictor and is the commonest bleeding point. The main arterial supply is the tonsillar branch of the facial artery.

Option by option

  • A. Paratonsillar vein (external palatine vein) (correct)

    Correct. The paratonsillar vein is the usual culprit.

  • B. Ascending pharyngeal artery

    The ascending pharyngeal artery contributes but is not the commonest source.

  • C. Lingual artery

    The lingual artery supplies the tongue.

  • D. Superior thyroid artery

    The superior thyroid artery supplies the thyroid and larynx.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Paratonsillar vein (external palatine vein). The paratonsillar vein runs lateral to the tonsil on the superior constrictor and is the commonest bleeding point.

Why is "Ascending pharyngeal artery" not the answer?

The ascending pharyngeal artery contributes but is not the commonest source.

Why is "Lingual artery" not the answer?

The lingual artery supplies the tongue.

Why is "Superior thyroid artery" not the answer?

The superior thyroid artery supplies the thyroid and larynx.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pharynx: tonsillectomy bleeding in ENT. The main arterial supply is the tonsillar branch of the facial artery.

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 Pharynx: tonsillectomy bleeding?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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