Hypopharynx: postcricoid carcinoma: 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 · Hypopharynx: postcricoid carcinoma

Sample item

Which hypopharyngeal carcinoma is more common in women and is associated with iron deficiency?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Postcricoid carcinoma

Postcricoid carcinoma, associated with Plummer-Vinson syndrome, is the hypopharyngeal cancer with a female predominance. Pyriform sinus carcinoma is commonest overall in men.

Option by option

  • A. Postcricoid carcinoma (correct)

    Correct. Postcricoid carcinoma shows female predominance.

  • B. Supraglottic carcinoma

    Supraglottic carcinoma is a laryngeal cancer.

  • C. Pyriform sinus carcinoma

    Pyriform sinus carcinoma is commoner in men.

  • D. Posterior pharyngeal wall carcinoma

    Posterior wall carcinoma is also male predominant.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Postcricoid carcinoma. Postcricoid carcinoma, associated with Plummer-Vinson syndrome, is the hypopharyngeal cancer with a female predominance.

Why is "Supraglottic carcinoma" not the answer?

Supraglottic carcinoma is a laryngeal cancer.

Why is "Pyriform sinus carcinoma" not the answer?

Pyriform sinus carcinoma is commoner in men.

Why is "Posterior pharyngeal wall carcinoma" not the answer?

Posterior wall carcinoma is also male predominant.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hypopharynx: postcricoid carcinoma in ENT. Pyriform sinus carcinoma is commonest overall in men.

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 Hypopharynx: postcricoid carcinoma?

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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.