THYROID & PARATHYROID WB W/ IMAGES Flashcards
benign thyroid neoplasm characterized by complete fibrous encapsulation
adenoma
rare, undifferentiated carcinoma occurring in middle age
anaplastic carcinoma
remnant of embryonic development that appears as a cyst in the neck
branchial cleft cyst
a thyroid hormone that is important for maintaining a dense, strong bone matrix and regulating the blood calcium level
calcitonin
refers to a normal functioning thyroid gland
euthyroid
use of a fine-gauge needle to obtain cells from a mass
fine-needle aspiration
occurs as a solitary malignant mass within the thyroid gland
follicular carcinoma
enlargement of the thyroid gland that can be focal or diffuse; multiple nodules may be present
goiter
autoimmune disorder characterized by a diffuse toxic goiter, exophthalmos (bulging eyes), and cutaneous manifestations
Graves’ disease
chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland caused by the formation of antibodies against normal thyroid tissue
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
disorder associated with elevated serum calcium level, usually caused by a benign parathyroid adenoma
hyperparathyroidism
oversecretion of thyroid hormones
hyperthyroidism
low phosphatase level, which can be seen with hyperparathyroidism
hypophosphatasia
undersecretion of thyroid hormones
hypothyroidism
small piece of thyroid tissue that connects the right and left lobes of the gland
isthmus
wedge-shaped muscle posterior to the thyroid lobes
longus colli muscle
disorder characterized by localized or generalized enlargement of the lymph nodes or lymph vessels
lymphadenopathy
neoplastic growth that accounts for 10% of thyroid malignancies
medullary carcinoma
tiny echogenic foci within a nodule that may or may not shadow
microcalcifications
nodular enlargement of the thyroid associated with hyperthyroidism
multinodular goiter
degenerative nodules within the thyroid
nodular hyperplasia
most common form of thyroid malignancy
papillary carcinoma
a hormone that is secreted by the parathyroid glands, which regulate serum calcium levels
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
enlargement of multiple parathyroid glands
parathyroid hyperplasia
oversecretion of parathyroid hormone, usually from a parathyroid adenoma
primary hyperparathyroidism
present in a small percentage of patients; extends superiorly from the isthmus
pyramidal lobe
enlargement of parathyroid glands in patients with renal failure or vitamin D deficiency
secondary hyperparathyroidism
laboratory value that is elevated with hyperparathyroidism
serum calcium