Q.P. Code: 315001
Reg. no.: .....................
III Professional MBBS Part I Degree Supplementary (SAY) Examinations
May 2025
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OtorhinolaryngologyTime: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly ? Do not leave any blank pages between answers ? Indicate
the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
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Answer all parts of a single question together ? Leave sufficient space between answersDraw table/diagrams/flow charts wherever necessary
1. Multiple Choice Questions
(20x1=20)
The MCQ questions (Q.No. i to Q.No. xx) shall be written in the space provided for answering MCQ
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questions at page No. 51 of the answer book (the inner portion of the back cover page (PART III)).Responses for MCQs marked in any other part/page of the answer book will not be valued
Question numbers i-v are single response type questions
i. Palpatory thud and audible slap are present in which of the following condition.
a) Tracheal foreign body
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c) Laryngeal foreign bodyb) Bronchial foreign body
d) Esophageal foreign body
ii. Laryngocele arises from
a) Anterior commissure
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c) True vocal foldsb) Saccule of the ventricle
d) Vestibular folds
iii. What is Pott's puffy tumor.
a) Osteosarcoma of the frontal bone
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b) Adamantinoma of mandiblec) Proliferative aspergillosis of maxillary sinus
d) Osteomyelitis of the frontal bone causing subperiosteal abscess
iv. Gradenigo syndrome involves the following cranial nerves.
a) IIIrd, VIth & Vth cranial nerves
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c) Vth & VIth cranial nervesb) VIIth & VIIIth cranial nerves
d) IVth & VIIth cranial nerves
v. Vertical crest of bone in the internal acoustic meatus is known as;
a) Bill's bar
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b) Cogc) Ponticulus
d) Falciform crest
Question numbers vi-x are multiple response type questions. Read the statements and mark the most
appropriate answer.
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vi. Which of the following muscles are supplied by facial nerve1) Stapedius
2) Tensor tympani
3) Posterior belly of digastric 4) Tensor palatini
a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct b) 1 and 3 are correct
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c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct d) 1,3 and 4 are correctvii. Unpaired cartilages of larynx are:
1) Arytenoid
2) Thyroid cartilage
3) Epiglottis
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4) Cuneiform cartilagea) 1, 2 and 3 are correct b) 2 and 4 are correct
c) 2 and 3 are correct d) 3 and 4 are correct
viii. The following are true regarding Ringertz tumor
1) Arises from lateral wall of the nose
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2) Causative agent is Human Papilloma Virus3) Causative agent is Epstein Bar Virus
4) Medial maxillectomy is the treatment of choice
a) 1, 2 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct c) 3 and 4 are correct d) 1 and 3 are correct
ix. Branches of internal maxillary artery:
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1) Sphenopalatine artery2) Middle meningeal artery
3) Ophthalmic artery
4) Deep auricular artery
a) 3 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct d) 1, 2 and 4 are correct
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x. Muscles supplied by recurrent laryngeal nerve1) Posterior crico-arytenoid
2) Thyroarytenoid
3) Cricothyroid 4) Lateral crico-arytenoid
a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct b) 1, 2 and 4 are correct c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct d) All are correct
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Question numbers xi-xv consist of two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer thesequestions by selecting the appropriate options given below.
xi. Assertion: Stimulation of external auditory canal can cause cough in patient.
Reason: External auditory canal is also supplied by nervus intermedius, which is a branch of VIIth cranial
nerve.
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a) A and R correct, and R explains Ac) A is correct, R is incorrect
b) A and R correct, and R does not explain A
d) A is incorrect, R is correct
(PTO)
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xii. Assertion: Acute membranous tonsillitis caused by group A beta hemolytic streptococci can lead to
rheumatic heart disease.
Reason: Rheumatic heart disease is because of antigen-antibody reaction due to antigenic similarity
between cardiac valves and bacterial antigen.
a) A and R correct, and R explains A
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c) A is correct, R is incorrectb) A and R correct, and R does not explain A
d) A is incorrect, R is correct
xiii. Assertion: Injury to subglottic region is the commonly seen post extubation injury in pediatric age group.
Reason: Subglottis is the narrowest part of pediatric airway.
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a) A and R correct, and R explains Ac) A is correct, R is incorrect
b) A and R correct, and R does not explain A
d) A is incorrect, R is correct
xiv. Assertion: There is false positive fistula sign in congenital syphilis.
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Reason: There is superior semicircular canal dehiscence in congenital syphilis.a) A and R correct, and R explains A
c) A is correct, R is incorrect
b) A and R correct, and R does not explain A
d) A is incorrect, R is correct
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xv. Assertion: Pinna of the ear is elastic in nature.Reason: Hyaline cartilage is present in pinna.
a) A and R correct, and R explains A
c) A is correct, R is incorrect
b) A and R correct, and R does not explain A
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d) A is incorrect, R is correctQuestion numbers xvi-xx are case scenario-based questions.
A 2-year-old child presented to the casualty with complaints of fever, loud barking cough, stridor and
laboured breathing.
xvi. What is the most probable diagnosis.
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a) Epiglottitisb) Croup
c) Subglottic stenosis
d) Unilateral choanal atresia
xvii. X-ray of the neck shows the following feature
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a) Thumb signb) Tripod sign
c) Steeple sign
d) Homan miller sign
xviii. Which of the following organism is the most likely cause.
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a) Parainfluenza virus b) Staphylococcusc) Herpes virus
d) H. Influenzae type B
xix. Which of the following feature is seen in the above condition.
a) Edema of the epiglottis
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c) Narrowing of subglottis due to edemab) Vocal cord palsy
d) Turban epiglottis
xx. Which of the following is the initial treatment option for this child.
a) Corticosteroids + hydration
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c) Antiviral drugsb) I.V. Antibiotics + Analgesics
d) Anti-fungal agents
Long Essays:
(2x10=20)
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2. A 35-year-old female patient presents with complaints of discharge in the left ear since childhood. Thedischarge is scanty, purulent and foul smelling. Otoscopic examination revealed a posterosuperior
marginal perforation with whitish flakes in the ear.
a) What is your diagnosis.
b) Etiopathogenesis of this condition.
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c) Enumerate the complications associated with this disease.d) Describe the surgical management of this disease.
(1+3+3+3)
3. A 60-year-old male patient who is a known case of hypertension on treatment come to emergency room
with nasal bleeding since 2 hours. On examination of the nasal cavity there is active bleeding in right nasal
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cavity.a) What is your diagnosis.
b) Describe the etiopathogenesis of this condition.
c) How will you manage this patient in the emergency room.
(1+4+5)
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Short Essays:(6x6=36)
4. Rhinoscleroma ? clinical feature and management.
5. Tracheostomy ? Indications and steps of procedure.
6. Otitis media with effusion.
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7. Noise induced hearing loss.8. Impedance Audiometry ? Procedure and interpretation of curves.
9. Quinsy ? clinical features and management.
Short Answers:
(6x4=24)
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10. Draw and label right tympanic membrane.11. Draw and label laryngeal framework.
12. Atrophic Rhinitis-clinical features and management.
13. Antro choanal polyp.
14. Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
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15. How do you counsel a patient posted for Tonsillectomy.**********************