Thyroid Flashcards

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Indications for FNAC

A
  1. Extrathyroidal growth
  2. Cervical lymphadenopathy
  3. Sx of Distant Mets
  4. Pt. preference

Cystic =/> 1.5cm

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Red flags for thyroid cancer

Patient Demographics

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  • Male sex
  • < 14 or > 70
  • Hx head/ neck radiation
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Red flag for thyroid cancer

Symptoms

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  • Rapid growth

* Recent (hoarseness, dysphagia, dyspnea)

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