Face & Neck Pathology Flashcards
nuclear medicine utilizes ______ to classify thyroid nodules
scintigraphy
hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules or “hot nodules” appear as _____
dark areas
hypofunctioning thyroid nodules or “cold nodules” appear as _____
light or blank areas
most thyroid cancers are _____
hypofunctioning
“cold nodules”
_____ is the most effective method for diagnosing malignancy in a thyroid nodule
fine needle aspiration (FNA)
FNA should be considered in a (5)
- nodule > 1.0 cm with microcalcifications
- nodule > 1.5 cm that is predominately solid
- nodule > 2.0 cm that has mixed components
- nodule demonstrating growth
- nodule with ipsilateral abnormal lymph nodes ( > 7mm in short axis )
what does TI-RADS stand for?
thyroid imaging, reporting and data system
what is TI-RADS used for?
identifies most clinically significant malignancies while reducing the number of biopsies performed on benign nodules
TI-RADS categories (5)
benign
not suspicious
minimally suspicious
moderately suspicious
highly suspicious for malignancy
malignant features of thyroid nodules (5)
solid
hypoechoic
taller than wide
lobulated or irregular margins
calcifications
what is a goiter?
abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland
what is the most common cause worldwide of goiters?
iodine deficiency
other causes of goiters (2)
hashimoto’s
grave’s
nontoxic/simple goiters are associated with
normal or low thyroid hormone levels
ultrasound appearance of nontoxic/simple goiters
homogenous, diffuse enlargement
toxic/multinodular goiters are associated with
hyperparathyroidism
ultrasound appearance of toxic/multinodular goiters
heterogeneous
decreased echogenicity
signs/symptoms of goiters (4)
dysphagia
dyspnea
coughing
hoarseness
another name for Grave’s disease
diffuse toxic goiter
what is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
grave’s disease
the presence of _____ is in grave’s disease
thyroid-stimulating immunoglobins
ultrasound appearance of Grave’s disease (2)
** thyroid inferno **
diffusely heterogeneous or hypoechoic
signs/symptoms of Grave’s (5)
bulging eyes
weight loss
tremors
tachycardia
heat intolerance
what is euthyroid?
thyroid is producing the right amount of thyroid hormones
5 types of thyroiditis
- hashimotos
- subacute granulomatous thyroiditis
- subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis
- acute suppurative thyroiditis
- riedel struma
another name for hashimotos
chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
____ is the most common cause of hypothyroidism
hashimoto’s
lab values of hyperthyroidism
increase T3 and T4
decrease TSH
lab values of hypothyroidism
decrease T3 and T4
increase TSH
ultrasound appearance of Hashimoto’s (3)
- diffusely heterogeneous
- coarse parenchyma
- multiple, ill-defined hypoechoic regions separated by fibrous hyperechoic tissue
signs/symptoms of Hashimoto’s (5)
puffiness under eyes
puffy face
dry skin
increased cold sensitivity
elevated blood cholesterol levels
what is the most common mass identified within the thyroid?
benign nodule
___ is the most common type of thyroid adenoma
follicular adenoma
what is the most common cause of thyroid nodules?
nodular hyperplasia
adenomatous nodules are _____
hyperplastic nodules