Goitre and parathyroid nodule Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of smooth goitre
A
- graves
- hashimotos
- drugs for hyperthyroidism
- iodine deficiency
- de Ayer ain’t thyroditis
- infiltration (sarcoidosis, haemochoatosis)
2
Q
Causes of modular goitre
A
- toxic modular adenoma
- non-functional thyroid adenoma
- multi modular goitre
- thyroid cyst
- cancers
3
Q
When do thyroid nodule cysts start and when are they prominent
A
- birth
- stick tongue out
4
Q
Malignancy in thyroid nodule is more common in
A
Male
Young
5
Q
Risk factor for malignancy in thyroid nodule
A
Radiation exposure
6
Q
Three features of malignancy in thyroid nodule
A
- solid
- solitaire
- cold
7
Q
Treatment options
A
Monitor
