Thyroid Powerpoint Flashcards
Thyroid gland length
4-6 cm
Thyroid gland AP
2-3 cm
Throid gland width
2 cm
Isthmus diameter
4-6 mm
Thyroid in relations with trachea
lateral
Thyroid in relations with esophagus and cervical spine
anterior
Thyroid in relations with IJV and carotid artery
medial
Pyramidal Lobe
a normal variant extending superior to the isthmus May be seen in pediatric but usually atrophies in the adult present in 15 to 30% of thyroids
Vascular Supply
right and left superior thyroid arteries and inferior thyroid arteries
First branch off the ECA
right and left superior thyroid arteries
Venous Drainage
superior and middle thyroid veins into the jugular vein and the inferior thyroid veins into the inominate vein
Strap Muscles
thin sonolucent bands along the anterior surface of thyroid Sternohyoid Omohyoid Sternothyroid
Sternocleidomastoid muscle location
anterolaterally to thyroid
Common Carotid artery and internal jugular vein location
lateral to thyroid glands
Longus collie muscle
Posterior to the thyroid wedge-shaped sonolucent structure adjacent to the cervical vertebrae
Esophagus is usually hidden because of what
Trachea
Minor neurovascular bundle location
posterior to thyroid
Parathyroid location
posterior to thyroid
Thyroid gland function
Endocrine gland T3 T4 CALCITONIN
The production and releae of the thyroid hormones are under the control of
TSH
What is TSH produced by
anterior pituitary gland which is located in the brain
Hormones affects
Metabolic rate Body’s growth and development Heart and blood vessel functions Brain function Behavior
Calcitonin is important for
calcium metabolism
Euthyroid
state in which the thyroid is producing the right amount of thyroid hormone
When does hyperthroidism occur
increased production of T-3 and T-4
Hyperthyroidism results in
Thyroid enlargement Increased metabolic rate Weight loss Nervousness
Thyroid Storm
acute situation with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, usually precipitated by infection or surgery
Hyperthyroidism may be life threatening because
of resulting hyperthermia, tachycardia, heart failure and delirium
Sonographic Appearance of hyperthyroidism
Hypoechoic with diffuse enlargement without palpable nodules Doppler shows increased vascularity (thyroid inferno)
Diffuse thyroid disease (Thyroiditis)
inflammation of thyroid causing swelling and tenderness due to infection
Diffuse thyroid disease (Thyroiditis) is caused by
caused by infection or autoimmune disorder
Diffuse thyroid disease (Thyroiditis) sonographic appearance
enlarged and hypoechoic