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10th Lecture: Abdominal & Thyroid Ultrasound

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What is the main purpose of the 10th lecture of Rad 364 Abdominal Ultrasound?

To demonstrate the use of neck extension techniques in sonography
To provide an overview of ultrasound techniques in general
To identify the clinical symptoms of the Thyroid Gland disease (correct)
To explain the anatomy of the trachea

What is the typical anatomical structure of the Thyroid Gland?

A single lobe situated on the left side of the trachea
Two lobes, one on either side of the trachea joined in the midline by an isthmus (correct)
A pair of lobes, one on the right side and one on the left side of the thyroid
Two lobes, one on either side of the esophagus joined in the midline by an isthmus

What is one of the key objectives of the 10th lecture?

To identify the anatomy of the liver
To list clinical symptoms of the Thyroid Gland disease (correct)
To demonstrate the use of MRI in sonography
To explain the Patient's Rights and Privacy Rule

What is essential for obtaining optimal sonographic images of the Thyroid Gland?

The use of neck extension techniques (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of patient preparation for a Thyroid Gland ultrasound?

Making a proper patient preparation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the common pathologies of the Thyroid Gland that can be identified on sonographic images?

Trauma (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical thickness of a normal thyroid lobe?

1.5-2 cm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) released by the pituitary gland?

Stimulate the thyroid gland to release hormones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical diameter of a normal isthmus?

Up to 2 cm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thyroid ultrasound scan?

Guide fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the thyroid lobe in a transverse scan?

Triangular (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a lymph node in an ultrasound scan?

Hypoechoic structure with an echogenic center (D) Signup and view all the answers

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