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?

    <p>The use of neck extension techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Making a proper patient preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical thickness of a normal thyroid lobe?

    <p>1.5-2 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stimulate the thyroid gland to release hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical diameter of a normal isthmus?

    <p>Up to 2 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a thyroid ultrasound scan?

    <p>Guide fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Triangular</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hypoechoic structure with an echogenic center</p> Signup and view all the answers

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