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What is the approximate chance of a thyroid nodule identified on PET scanning being malignant?
What is the approximate chance of a thyroid nodule identified on PET scanning being malignant?
- 10%
- 33% (correct)
- 50%
- 25%
Which imaging technique should be performed in an individual with a low serum TSH and a nodular thyroid to confirm the presence of an autonomously functioning nodule?
Which imaging technique should be performed in an individual with a low serum TSH and a nodular thyroid to confirm the presence of an autonomously functioning nodule?
- MRI
- CT scan
- Thyroid scintigraphy with 99mtechnetium (correct)
- Ultrasound scan
What should be measured in all patients with a goitre or solitary thyroid nodule?
What should be measured in all patients with a goitre or solitary thyroid nodule?
- Serum T3 only
- Serum T4 only
- Serum T3, T4 and TSH (correct)
- Serum TSH only
In which location are thyroglossal duct cysts classically located?
In which location are thyroglossal duct cysts classically located?
What investigation should be performed urgently if there is any doubt as to the aetiology of an anterior neck swelling?
What investigation should be performed urgently if there is any doubt as to the aetiology of an anterior neck swelling?
When is further evaluation not necessary for a nodular thyroid?
When is further evaluation not necessary for a nodular thyroid?
What should lead to investigations in patients with biochemical thyrotoxicosis or hypothyroidism?
What should lead to investigations in patients with biochemical thyrotoxicosis or hypothyroidism?
Where are many receptors located?
Where are many receptors located?
What is the preferred treatment for patients with distant metastases of papillary and follicular thyroid cancer?
What is the preferred treatment for patients with distant metastases of papillary and follicular thyroid cancer?
Which type of hormones bind to specific intracellular receptors?
Which type of hormones bind to specific intracellular receptors?
Which type of thyroid cancer has shown an increasing incidence since 1990?
Which type of thyroid cancer has shown an increasing incidence since 1990?
In which way do some hormones act to affect adjacent cells?
In which way do some hormones act to affect adjacent cells?
What are some adverse prognostic factors for papillary and follicular thyroid cancer?
What are some adverse prognostic factors for papillary and follicular thyroid cancer?
What is the enzyme responsible for the production of estrogens from adrenal androgens in adipose tissue?
What is the enzyme responsible for the production of estrogens from adrenal androgens in adipose tissue?
In which type of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) can medullary carcinoma occur in childhood?
In which type of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) can medullary carcinoma occur in childhood?
Which model of endocrine function involves hormones released into the circulation and acting at distant sites?
Which model of endocrine function involves hormones released into the circulation and acting at distant sites?
What is the most common outcome for patients with papillary and follicular thyroid cancer?
What is the most common outcome for patients with papillary and follicular thyroid cancer?
What is often called 'primary' disease when arising within the gland?
What is often called 'primary' disease when arising within the gland?
Which therapy can be effective in treating those with distant metastases of thyroid cancer?
Which therapy can be effective in treating those with distant metastases of thyroid cancer?
What is often called 'secondary' disease when there is abnormal stimulation of the gland?
What is often called 'secondary' disease when there is abnormal stimulation of the gland?
What is the rate per 100,000 persons for medullary carcinoma in multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2b?
What is the rate per 100,000 persons for medullary carcinoma in multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2b?
What has been the trend in death rates of thyroid cancer since 1992?
What has been the trend in death rates of thyroid cancer since 1992?
In which decade was the rate of new cases of thyroid cancer highest?
In which decade was the rate of new cases of thyroid cancer highest?
