Development of Endocrine Glands Flashcards
0
Q
thyroid diverticulum is connected to the tongue by the __________ during development
A
thyroglossal duct
1
Q
thyroid diverticulum arises from ________ and ________ into neck
A
floor of primitive pharynx; descends
2
Q
thyroglossal duct: may persist as _________; _________ is the normal remnant
A
pyramidal lobe of the thyroid; foramen cecum
3
Q
most common site of ectopic thyroid tissue
A
tongue
4
Q
dx: anterior midline mass that moves with swallowing or protrusion of the tongue
A
thyroglossal duct cyst
5
Q
thyroglossal duct cyst: presentation
A
anterior midline neck mass that moves with swallowing or protrusion of tongue
