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What is the hallmark of painful subacute thyroiditis ('de Quervain thyroiditis')?
What is the hallmark of painful subacute thyroiditis ('de Quervain thyroiditis')?
- Painless enlarged thyroid gland
- Enlarged thyroid gland with normal texture
- Minimally enlarged thyroid gland with reduced echogenicity
- Acutely enlarged, tender thyroid gland with painful dysphagia (correct)
What is the risk of developing papillary thyroid cancer in patients undergoing a fine-needle aspiration biopsy guided by ultrasound for a thyroid nodule?
What is the risk of developing papillary thyroid cancer in patients undergoing a fine-needle aspiration biopsy guided by ultrasound for a thyroid nodule?
- 5%
- 12%
- 2%
- 8% (correct)
Which antibodies are typically elevated in Hashimoto thyroiditis?
Which antibodies are typically elevated in Hashimoto thyroiditis?
- Antithyroxine Peroxidase Antibodies & Antithyroid Antibodies
- Antithyroxine Peroxidase Antibodies & Antithyroglobulin Antibodies
- Antithyroxine Antibodies & Antithyroglobulin Peroxidase Antibodies
- Antithyroid Peroxidase Antibodies & Antithyroglobulin Antibodies (correct)
What is the primary treatment approach for hypothyroidism in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis?
What is the primary treatment approach for hypothyroidism in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis?
What is the characteristic feature of Hashimoto thyroiditis on imaging like ultrasound?
What is the characteristic feature of Hashimoto thyroiditis on imaging like ultrasound?
Which condition can manifest as both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism episodes in a cyclic pattern?
Which condition can manifest as both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism episodes in a cyclic pattern?
What is the primary cause of painful subacute thyroiditis ('de Quervain thyroiditis')?
What is the primary cause of painful subacute thyroiditis ('de Quervain thyroiditis')?
What effect does dietary supplementation with selenium have on TPO antibodies in Hashimoto thyroiditis?
What effect does dietary supplementation with selenium have on TPO antibodies in Hashimoto thyroiditis?
What is the characteristic lab finding in chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis ('Hashimoto thyroiditis') regarding serum FT4 and T3 levels?
What is the characteristic lab finding in chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis ('Hashimoto thyroiditis') regarding serum FT4 and T3 levels?
In managing an enlarged, euthyroid gland in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis, what is the recommended approach according to the text?
In managing an enlarged, euthyroid gland in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis, what is the recommended approach according to the text?
