Thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
pre operative work up for thyroid nodule
A
Ultrasound
1
Q
criteria for FNA (fine needle aspiration biopsy)
A
nodules ≥1 cm with suspicious U/S
features
most nodules ≥1.5 cm with low suspicion U/S features
2
Q
Complications of lobectomy
A
recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (hoarseness or swallowing issues), neck hematoma
3
Q
Complication of total thyroidectomy
A
hypoparathyroidism/hypocalcemia
recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (hoarseness or swallowing issues), neck hematoma
4
Q
(+) thyroid UTZ
high TSH
next step?
A
UTZ guided biopsy
5
Q
(+) thyroid UTZ
low TSH
next step?
A
thyroid scan
6
Q
(+) thyroid UTZ
low TSH
hot nodule
next step?
A
no biopsy
threat hypothyroidism
7
Q
(+) thyroid UTZ
low TSH
cold nodule
next step?
A
UTZ guided biopsy
treat hyperthyroidism
