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Which condition is characterized by an enlarged, tender thyroid and may be caused by a viral infection?
Which condition is characterized by an enlarged, tender thyroid and may be caused by a viral infection?
- Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (correct)
- Acute suppurative thyroiditis
- Chronic thyroiditis
- Graves disease
What is the primary manifestation of Graves disease?
What is the primary manifestation of Graves disease?
- Hyperthyroidism
- Ophthalmopathy
- Dermopathy
- All of the above (correct)
Which condition is characterized by an enlarged, diffusely echogenic gland?
Which condition is characterized by an enlarged, diffusely echogenic gland?
- Acute suppurative thyroiditis
- Graves disease
- Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis
- Chronic thyroiditis (correct)
What is the cause of Graves disease?
What is the cause of Graves disease?
Which condition is more common in females in their 20's and 30's?
Which condition is more common in females in their 20's and 30's?
What is the primary cause of acute suppurative thyroiditis?
What is the primary cause of acute suppurative thyroiditis?
Which condition is characterized by a hypervascular pattern known as the 'thyroid inferno'?
Which condition is characterized by a hypervascular pattern known as the 'thyroid inferno'?
What is the primary cause of subacute granulomatous thyroiditis?
What is the primary cause of subacute granulomatous thyroiditis?
Which condition is characterized by exophthalmos and thickened skin?
Which condition is characterized by exophthalmos and thickened skin?
Which condition is characterized by a small, diffusely echogenic gland?
Which condition is characterized by a small, diffusely echogenic gland?
Which of the following describes diffuse thyroid disease?
Which of the following describes diffuse thyroid disease?
What is the term used to describe enlargement of the thyroid gland?
What is the term used to describe enlargement of the thyroid gland?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common causes for diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland in the West?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common causes for diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland in the West?
In areas with a lack of dietary iodine, what type of goiter is commonly seen?
In areas with a lack of dietary iodine, what type of goiter is commonly seen?
What is the term used to describe a goiter in a patient who is hyperthyroid?
What is the term used to describe a goiter in a patient who is hyperthyroid?
What is the term used to describe a goiter in a patient who is euthyroid or hypothyroid?
What is the term used to describe a goiter in a patient who is euthyroid or hypothyroid?
What is the term used to describe diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland due to the development of hyperplastic adenomatous nodules?
What is the term used to describe diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland due to the development of hyperplastic adenomatous nodules?
What is the most common cause of thyroiditis?
What is the most common cause of thyroiditis?
What are the sonographic findings of acute thyroiditis?
What are the sonographic findings of acute thyroiditis?
What is the term used to describe small nodules (1-6 mm) seen in the thyroid gland?
What is the term used to describe small nodules (1-6 mm) seen in the thyroid gland?
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