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A 45-year-old male patient presents with complaints of persistent nasal
congestion, facial pain, and thick nasal discharge. On examination, the
nasal mucosa appears swollen and pale. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis?
 a) Allergic rhinitis
 b) Acute sinusitis
 c) Nasal polyps
 d) Deviated nasal septum
 Answer: b) Acute sinusitis
 Rationale: The patient's symptoms, along with the swollen and pale
nasal mucosa, are consistent with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis.
A 60-year-old female patient reports a sudden onset of severe vertigo,
nausea, and vomiting. She also experiences nystagmus and hearing loss in
her left ear. What is the most likely diagnosis?
 a) Labyrinthitis
 b) Meniere's disease
 c) Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
 d) Acoustic neuroma
 Answer: a) Labyrinthitis
 Rationale: The patient's symptoms, along with the presence of
nystagmus and hearing loss, are indicative of labyrinthitis.
A 30-year-old male patient presents with hoarseness and a painless neck
mass. On palpation, the mass is firm and non-tender. What is the most
likely diagnosis?
 a) Laryngeal cancer
 b) Thyroid nodule
 c) Vocal cord polyp
 d) Lymphadenopathy
 Answer: a) Laryngeal cancer
 Rationale: The combination of hoarseness and a painless neck mass,
along with the firm and non-tender nature of the mass, raises suspicion for
laryngeal cancer
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