Chapter 57: Thyroid Gland- Misc. Flashcards

1
Q

What laboratory value must be followed postoperatively after a
thyroidectomy?

A

Calcium decreased secondary to parathyroid damage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the differential diagnosis of postoperative dyspnea after a
thyroidectomy?

A
  1. Neck hematoma (remove sutures and clot at the bedside)
  2. Bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve damage
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is a “lateral aberrant rest” of the thyroid?

A

Misnomer: It is papillary cancer of a LN from metastasis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly