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Which high-risk criterion for thyroid cancer is based on age?
Which high-risk criterion for thyroid cancer is based on age?
What is a common feature of thyroid nodules that exhibit a high risk for malignancy when detected during ultrasonography?
What is a common feature of thyroid nodules that exhibit a high risk for malignancy when detected during ultrasonography?
In differentiated thyroid cancer, which type accounts for approximately 85% of cases?
In differentiated thyroid cancer, which type accounts for approximately 85% of cases?
When is the Sistrunk procedure considered adequate for a thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma?
When is the Sistrunk procedure considered adequate for a thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma?
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What percentage of palpable thyroid nodules are estimated to be malignant?
What percentage of palpable thyroid nodules are estimated to be malignant?
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What is a characteristic feature of undifferentiated thyroid cancer?
What is a characteristic feature of undifferentiated thyroid cancer?
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What is the primary consideration for operability in a patient?
What is the primary consideration for operability in a patient?
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Which of the following is an example of an unresectable tumor?
Which of the following is an example of an unresectable tumor?
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What is the significance of 'Resectability' in surgical treatment?
What is the significance of 'Resectability' in surgical treatment?
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A patient with SCC and distant metastasis is considered:
A patient with SCC and distant metastasis is considered:
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What is an example of a structure that if involved, would render a tumor unresectable?
What is an example of a structure that if involved, would render a tumor unresectable?
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What is the primary goal of resection in surgical treatment?
What is the primary goal of resection in surgical treatment?
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What distinguishes a T4a tumor from a T3 tumor in the larynx?
What distinguishes a T4a tumor from a T3 tumor in the larynx?
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Which tumor classification is defined by extension to the supraglottis and/or subglottis with impaired vocal cord mobility, specifically for the glottis tumor?
Which tumor classification is defined by extension to the supraglottis and/or subglottis with impaired vocal cord mobility, specifically for the glottis tumor?
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What differentiates a T4a tumor from a T4b tumor in the glottis?
What differentiates a T4a tumor from a T4b tumor in the glottis?
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Which tumor classification denotes a tumor limited to one vocal cord with normal mobility in the glottis?
Which tumor classification denotes a tumor limited to one vocal cord with normal mobility in the glottis?
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Which tumor classification is characterized by involvement of both vocal cords with normal mobility in the glottis?
Which tumor classification is characterized by involvement of both vocal cords with normal mobility in the glottis?
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What is a key characteristic of T4b tumors of the subglottis?
What is a key characteristic of T4b tumors of the subglottis?
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What is the sensitivity of SPECT/CT in the evaluation of ectopic parathyroid adenomas?
What is the sensitivity of SPECT/CT in the evaluation of ectopic parathyroid adenomas?
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Which imaging modality is more helpful for lesions greater than 1.5 cm?
Which imaging modality is more helpful for lesions greater than 1.5 cm?
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What is the most commonly used criteria for successful parathyroidectomy using intra-op PTH assessment?
What is the most commonly used criteria for successful parathyroidectomy using intra-op PTH assessment?
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What is the half-life of intact PTH, as used in intra-op PTH assessment?
What is the half-life of intact PTH, as used in intra-op PTH assessment?
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What is the main advantage of intra-op PTH assessment in parathyroidectomy?
What is the main advantage of intra-op PTH assessment in parathyroidectomy?
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What is the disadvantage of intra-op PTH assessment in parathyroidectomy?
What is the disadvantage of intra-op PTH assessment in parathyroidectomy?
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What is the primary cause of Hungry Bones Syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Hungry Bones Syndrome?
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe hypocalcemia?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe hypocalcemia?
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Which of the following tests is NOT used to monitor patients after parathyroid surgery?
Which of the following tests is NOT used to monitor patients after parathyroid surgery?
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When should a patient be discharged without calcium supplements after parathyroid surgery?
When should a patient be discharged without calcium supplements after parathyroid surgery?
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of early hypocalcemia?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of early hypocalcemia?
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What is the primary cause of transient postoperative hypocalcemia?
What is the primary cause of transient postoperative hypocalcemia?
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