A patient presented with 2 days history of fever. On examination there was a swelling in the neck and one side tonsil was pushed to midline. What is the most likely diagnosis:-
ARetropharyngeal abscess
BParapharyngeal abscess
CTonsillitis
DQuinsy
A resident at the emergency department is preparing for a lumbar puncture in a 26 years old female with suspected subarachnoid bleeding. Although she presented with altered sensorium, CT brain was found to be normal. During LP, which structure is pierced after the spinal needle crosses interspinous ligament?
ASupra/inter spinous ligament
BSkin
CSub cutaneous fascia
DDura mater
EArachnoid mater
FLigamentum flava
All of the following are branches of the external carotid artery except?
ASuperior thyroid artery
BTransverse cervical artery
CAscending pharyngeal artery
DSuperficial temporal artery
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