Thyroid - Kawamura Flashcards
what is the main function of the thyroid gland?
regulate basal metabolic rate
the trachea forms the lateral border of the thyroid gland. T/F?
false – it forms the medial border of the thyroid gland
what are the 3 strap muscles?
- sternothyroid
- sternohyoid
- omohyoid
not all cold nodules are malignant when evaluating thyroid nodules in a radioiodine scintigraphy exam. T/F?
true
a shrunken echogenic thyroid gland is a typical symptom of grave’s disease. T/F?
false
what is the most common functional disorder of the thyroid gland?
hypothyroidism
which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Hashimoto thyroiditis?
weight loss
cold intolerance
menstrual irregularities
fatigue
weight loss
your patient has an enlarged heterogenous thyroid gland. the patient’s lab work is normal and the patient is asymptomatic besides the palpable, enlarged gland. what is the most likely dx?
multinodular goiter
grave’s disease
hashimoto thyroiditis
thyrotoxicosis
multinodular goiter
what is the most common form of thyroid cancer?
papillary carcinoma
microcalcifications increases the suspicion for malignancy in a thyroid nodule. T/F?
true
which of the following is NOT a characteristic of benign thyroid nodules?
uniform hypoechoic halo
avascularity
well-defined regular margins
taller-than-wide shape
taller than wide
a prominent fatty hilum is a characteristic of metastatic lymph nodes. T/F?
false
which type of thyroid cancer is seen in patients with a hx of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 syndrome?
medullary carcinoma
which form of thyroid cancer has a tendency to compress & destroy the local structures of the neck?
anaplastic carcinoma
which type of thyroid carcinoma is FNA not effective for diagnosing?
follicular carcinoma
