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FRCS (ORL-HNS) Section 1

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Category: FRCS (ORL-HNS) – Paediatric ENT

A 2-month-old infant is brought to the otolaryngology clinic by concerned parents who noticed an abnormal appearance of the left ear. Upon examination, the diagnosis of microtia is confirmed. Given the unilateral presentation and the absence of other apparent anomalies, the parents are keen to understand the likelihood of this being part of a syndromic presentation. What is the approximate percentage of microtia cases associated with a congenital syndrome?

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Category: FRCS (ORL-HNS) – Oral and Maxillofacial

A 28-year-old man presents to the otolaryngology clinic with complaints of a recessed chin and difficulty with jaw alignment. He has a history of Class 2 malocclusion and is considering surgical correction. On examination, he has a small chin and a posteriorly positioned mandible. Which of the following statements correctly differentiates microgenia, micrognathia, and retrognathia?

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Category: FRCS (ORL-HNS) – Paediatric ENT

A 6-month-old infant is brought to the clinic by his parents due to concerns about the appearance of his right ear. Upon examination, the otolaryngologist notes a small, peanut-shaped structure with a recognizable lobule but no external canal orifice, suggesting a significant malformation of the external ear. According to the Marx classification system, which grade of microtia best describes this infant’s condition?

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Category: FRCS (ORL-HNS) – Anatomy

A 45-year-old woman with no significant medical history presents to the outpatient clinic with complaints of chronic headaches and intermittent facial pain. She has no previous history of trauma or surgery. A coronal CT scan of her paranasal sinuses is performed to evaluate the potential causes of her symptoms, focusing on the anatomical structures around the sphenoid sinus. On a coronal CT scan of the paranasal sinuses, which statement best describes the typical anatomical relationship of the foramen lacerum to the sphenoid sinus?

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Category: FRCS (ORL-HNS) – Facial Plastic Surgery

A 48-year-old man is referred to the otolaryngology clinic for facial measurements in relation to pre-operative planning for orthognathic surgery. The surgeon emphasizes the importance of the Frankfort horizontal line as a reference. Which of the following best describes the anatomical landmarks that define the Frankfort horizontal line?