Hypothyroidism Post-Surgical Thyroidectomy

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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?

5%

12%

2%

8% (correct)

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?

Levothyroxine replacement therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Hashimoto thyroiditis on imaging like ultrasound?

Heterogeneous density and reduced echogenicity Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can manifest as both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism episodes in a cyclic pattern?

'Silent Thyroiditis' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of painful subacute thyroiditis ('de Quervain thyroiditis')?

Viral infection Signup and view all the answers

What effect does dietary supplementation with selenium have on TPO antibodies in Hashimoto thyroiditis?

It reduces TPO antibodies levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic lab finding in chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis ('Hashimoto thyroiditis') regarding serum FT4 and T3 levels?

Serum FT4 levels are proportionally higher than T3 levels Signup and view all the answers

In managing an enlarged, euthyroid gland in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis, what is the recommended approach according to the text?

Observation without intervention Signup and view all the answers

Hypothyroidism Post-Surgical Thyroidectomy

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What is the hallmark of painful subacute thyroiditis ('de Quervain thyroiditis')?

What is the risk of developing papillary thyroid cancer in patients undergoing a fine-needle aspiration biopsy guided by ultrasound for a thyroid nodule?

Which antibodies are typically elevated in 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?

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 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?

In managing an enlarged, euthyroid gland in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis, what is the recommended approach according to the text?

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