Endocrine - Embryology Flashcards

1
Q

What connects the thyroid diverticulum to the tongue?

A

The thyroglossal duct

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1
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Presents as branchial cleft cyst in lateral neck

A

cervical sinus

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1
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A

thyroglossal duct

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2
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Normal remnant of thyroglossal duct

A

foramen cecum

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3
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Presents as an anterior midline neck mass that moves with swallowing or protrusion of the tongue

A

thyroglossal duct cyst

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5
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How does thryoglossal duct cyst presents itself?(4 points)

A

Presents itself as an anterior **midline **mass that moves with swallowing or protrusion of the tongue.

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7
Q

The thyoid diverticulum descends into what location of the body?

A

neck

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9
Q

What is the most common thyroid ectopic tissue site?

A

tongue

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10
Q

The thyroid diverticulum arises from what location?

A

The floor of the primitive pharynx

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11
Q

The thyroglossal duct may persist as what structure?

A

pyramidal lobe of the thyroid

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