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What is the approximate weight of the thyroid gland?

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̴20g

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What are the two lobes of the thyroid gland connected by?

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Isthmus

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Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?

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Posterior aspect of each lobe

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What innervates the thyroid gland?

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Adrenergic and cholinergic nervous systems

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What fills the numerous follicles of the thyroid gland?

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Thyroglobulin

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What do C cells in the thyroid gland produce?

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Calcitonin

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How is iodine obtained for the production of thyroid hormones?

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Mainly from diet

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What happens to iodine in the GI tract?

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Reduced to iodide

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What enzymes catalyze the binding of iodide to thyroglobulin?

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Iodinase enzyme

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What does the coupling of monoiodotyrosine and diiodotyrosine produce?

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T3 and T4

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Why does the thyroid have protection against depletion of hormones?

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Large store and low turnover rate

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What is the typical T4/T3 ratio?

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10:1

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What are the three major proteins that T4 and T3 reversibly bind to in the blood?

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Thyroxine-binding globulin, prealbumin, albumin

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What are the main functions of thyroid hormones on the body?

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Stimulate metabolic processes, growth and maturation of tissues, protein synthesis, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism

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What controls the regulation of thyroid function?

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Hypothalamus, pituitary, and thyroid glands

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What hormone is secreted from the hypothalamus to promote release of TSH?

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Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

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What hormone enhances all processes of synthesis and secretion of T3 & T4?

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TSH

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What happens when there is a decrease in TSH?

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Decreased T3 & T4 synthesis, cell size, vascularity

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What happens with an increase in TSH?

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Increased hormone production, gland cellularity, vascularity

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How does TSH secretion relate to plasma levels of T3 & T4?

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Negative feedback loop

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21
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What mechanism does the thyroid have to maintain consistent hormone stores?

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Autoregulatory mechanism

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22
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What is the best test of thyroid hormone action at the cellular level?

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TSH assay

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23
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What does small changes in thyroid function cause in TSH secretion?

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Significant changes

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What is the normal TSH level?

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0.4-5.0 milliunits/L

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What does the TRH stimulation test assess?
Functional state of TSH-secreting mechanism
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What do thermal thyroid scans evaluate in thyroid nodules?
Warm"
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How accurate is an ultrasound in determining the nature of a thyroid lesion?
90-95%
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What are the majority of the cases of hyperparathyroidism related to?
Graves disease, toxic multinodular goiter, toxic adenoma
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What symptoms are related to the hypermetabolic state in hyperparathyroidism?
sweating, heat intolerance, fatigue, inability to sleep
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What may occur in hyperparathyroidism related to bone health and weight?
Osteoporosis, weight loss
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What cardiovascular responses can T3 cause in hyperparathyroidism?
Direct effects on myocardium and peripheral vasculature
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What is Graves disease?
Leading cause of hyperthyroidism
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Who does Graves disease typically occur in?
Females (7:1), 20-40 y/o
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What is the proposed cause of Graves disease?
Autoimmune (stimulating antibodies)
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How is Graves disease diagnosed?
TSH antibodies, low TSH, high T3 & T4
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What is a common symptom of Graves disease?
Diffusely enlarged thyroid
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What is the first-line treatment for Graves disease?
Antithyroid drug (methimazole or propylthiouracil)
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When is high concentrations of iodine usually used in Graves disease treatment?
Pre-op or thyroid storm
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What may relieve symptoms in Graves disease but doesn't affect the underlying abnormality?
β-blockers
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What impairs the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3 in Graves disease?
Propranolol
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What is recommended when medical treatment has failed in Graves disease?
Ablative therapy or surgery
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What is associated with a lower incidence of hypothyroidism than radioactive iodine therapy in Graves disease?
Surgery (subtotal thyroidectomy)
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What are some complications of surgery in Graves disease treatment?
Hypothyroidism, hemorrhage, RLN damage, parathyroid glands damage
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Why should thyroid levels be established preoperatively for Graves Disease?
Assess baseline
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What may be be a cause for delaying elective cases in Graves Disease? How long should the surgery be delayed?
Antithyroid drugs 6-8 weeks
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What is usually necessary in emergent cases of Graves Disease pre-op?
IV BBs, glucocorticoids, PTU
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What should be evaluated in Graves Disease pre-op for evidence of tracheal compression?
Upper airway
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What is a thyroid storm?
Life-threatening exacerbation of hyperthyroidism
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What can precipitate a thyroid storm?
Trauma, infection, medical illness, surgery
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How are thyroid storm and malignant hyperthermia similar?
Difficult to differentiate
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Do thyroid hormone levels in thyroid storm significantly differ from basic hyperthyroidism?
Not much higher
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When does thyroid storm most often occur?
Postoperative period in untreated hyperthyroid patients after emergency surgery
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What is the mortality rate of thyroid storm?
20%
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What is the 1st most common cause of primary hypothyroidism?
Radioactive iodine or surgery
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What is Hashimoto thyroiditis characterized by?
Goitrous enlargement & hypothyroidism
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What are common symptoms of hypothyroidism in adults?
Cold intolerance, weight gain, nonpitting edema
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What is a common GI complication associated with hypothyroidism?
Adynamic ileus
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What is the drug of choice for treating hypothyroidism?
L-thyroxine
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What preoperative implications should be considered for a patient with hypothyroidism?
Airway compromise, gastric emptying ↓, cardiovascular and respiratory issues, hypothermia, electrolyte imbalances
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How soon before elective surgery should thyroid treatment be initiated?
At least 10 days prior
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What is the immediate management for a patient with hypothyroidism in emergent surgery?
IV Thyroid replacement and steroids ASAP
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What is myxedema coma?
Rare, severe hypothyroidism
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What are the cardinal features of myxedema coma?
Hypothermia
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What is the mortality rate of myxedema coma?
> 50%
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How is myxedema coma treated?
IV thyroid hormones
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What interventions are necessary in myxedema coma?
IV hydration, temp regulation, electrolyte correction
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When do HR, BP, and temp usually improve in myxedema coma?
Within 24 hours
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What is the cause of swelling of the thyroid gland?
Hypertrophy & hyperplasia of follicular epithelium
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What are some possible causes of goiter?
Lack of iodine, ingestion of goitrogen, defect in hormonal biosynthetic pathway
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How is a goiter typically treated?
L-thyroxine
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When is surgery indicated for a goiter?
If medical therapy is ineffective or goiter compromises airway or is cosmetically unacceptable
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What is a predictive factor of possible airway obstruction during general anesthesia in patients with a preoperative history of dyspnea?
Preop hx of dyspnea in upright or supine position
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In what positions should echocardiogram be performed to assess the degree of cardiac compression in patients with goiter or thyroid tumors?
Upright & supine
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What do limitations in the inspiratory limb of flow-volume loops indicate in patients with goiter or thyroid tumors?
Extra-thoracic obstruction
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What does delayed flow in the expiratory limb of flow-volume loops indicate in patients with goiter or thyroid tumors?
Intra-thoracic obstruction
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What is the approximate morbidity rate from thyroid surgery?
13%
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What are the possible outcomes of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury during thyroid surgery?
Hoarseness, airway obstruction
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What are the potential consequences of bilateral RLN involvement during thyroid surgery?
Airway obstruction, respiratory issues
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How soon after thyroid surgery may symptoms of hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism occur?
24-48 hours postoperatively
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Why should a trach-set be kept at bedside during the immediate postoperative period after thyroid surgery?
Hematoma may lead to tracheal compression

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