Thyroid Conditions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the clinical name for a swollen thyroid gland?

A

Goiter

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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

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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

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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

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5
Q

What is a colloid nodule filled with?

A

Fluid

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