Thyroid Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the clinical name for a swollen thyroid gland?
A
Goiter
2
Q
How can a thyroid swelling be differentiated from any another neck swelling in examination?
A
Moves on swallowing
due to being attached to hyoid bone - via pretracheal fascia - which moves superiorly on swallowing
3
Q
T/F. A goitre is only present in hyperthyroidism?
A
False
Present in both hyper and hypothyroidism
Only present in primary hypothyroidism though
4
Q
describe the differences in thyroid isotope scan for graves and multinodular goitre
A
Graves - all over increased uptake
Multi-nodular - areas of hot and cold spots
5
Q
What is a colloid nodule filled with?
A
Fluid