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Which of the following is a characteristic of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
- Adherent capsule
- Massive lymphoid infiltration (correct)
- Asymmetrical enlargement of the gland
- Intact acini
What is the appearance of the thyroid gland in primary myxedema?
What is the appearance of the thyroid gland in primary myxedema?
- Lobulated appearance with intact acini
- Symmetrical and moderate enlargement (correct)
- Asymmetrical and severe enlargement
- Capsule is adherent
What is the most common type of tissue found in Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
What is the most common type of tissue found in Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
- Muscle tissue
- Cartilage tissue
- Fibrous tissue (correct)
- Adipose tissue