20 Questions
Which condition is characterized by an enlarged, tender thyroid and may be caused by a viral infection?
Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis
What is the primary manifestation of Graves disease?
All of the above
Which condition is characterized by an enlarged, diffusely echogenic gland?
Chronic thyroiditis
What is the cause of Graves disease?
Autoimmune process
Which condition is more common in females in their 20's and 30's?
Graves disease
What is the primary cause of acute suppurative thyroiditis?
Bacterial infection
Which condition is characterized by a hypervascular pattern known as the 'thyroid inferno'?
Graves disease
What is the primary cause of subacute granulomatous thyroiditis?
Viral infection
Which condition is characterized by exophthalmos and thickened skin?
Graves disease
Which condition is characterized by a small, diffusely echogenic gland?
Chronic thyroiditis
Which of the following describes diffuse thyroid disease?
Disease that involves the majority or the entirety of the gland
What is the term used to describe enlargement of the thyroid gland?
Goiter
Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common causes for diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland in the West?
Simple goiter
In areas with a lack of dietary iodine, what type of goiter is commonly seen?
Simple goiter
What is the term used to describe a goiter in a patient who is hyperthyroid?
Toxic goiter
What is the term used to describe a goiter in a patient who is euthyroid or hypothyroid?
Non-toxic goiter
What is the term used to describe diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland due to the development of hyperplastic adenomatous nodules?
Multinodular goiter
What is the most common cause of thyroiditis?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
What are the sonographic findings of acute thyroiditis?
Painless, diffusely enlarged gland with a heterogeneous, coarser echo texture
What is the term used to describe small nodules (1-6 mm) seen in the thyroid gland?
Micronodulations
Test your knowledge on diffuse thyroid disease and its causes with this quiz. From multinodular goiter to thyroiditis and Graves disease, explore the different factors that can lead to the enlargement of the thyroid gland.
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