All of the swelling moves with deglutition except: March 2012: (A) Thyroglossal cyst, (B) Thyroid swelling, (C) Branchial cyst, (D) Tuberculous lymph nodes
Answer is C. Ans: C i.e. Branchial cyst Swellings which are adherent to the larynx and trachea moves on swallowing, e.g. thyroid swelling, thyroglossal cyst & subhyoid bursitis. Tuberculous & malignant lymph nodes when they become fixed to the larynx or trachea will also move on deglutition