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Why is careful evaluation of the integrity of the capsule critical in distinguishing follicular adenoma from follicular carcinoma?
Why is careful evaluation of the integrity of the capsule critical in distinguishing follicular adenoma from follicular carcinoma?
- Capsule invasion indicates goiter
- Capsule invasion indicates carcinoma (correct)
- Capsule invasion indicates adenoma
- Capsule invasion indicates hyperplasia
How are most cases clinically presented?
How are most cases clinically presented?
- As painless masses in the thyroid (correct)
- As functioning masses in the thyroid
- As painful masses in the neck
- As benign growths in the cervical lymph nodes
Which of the following best describes the nature of the masses mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the masses mentioned in the text?
- Benign and symptomatic
- Malignant and painful
- Nonfunctioning and painless (correct)
- Metastatic and painless
What is a common characteristic of these cases regarding radiation exposure?
What is a common characteristic of these cases regarding radiation exposure?
What type of neoplasm can range from benign adenoma to highly aggressive, anaplastic carcinoma?
What type of neoplasm can range from benign adenoma to highly aggressive, anaplastic carcinoma?
Which characteristic helps in distinguishing follicular adenoma from follicular carcinoma?
Which characteristic helps in distinguishing follicular adenoma from follicular carcinoma?
How do cases with metastases usually present?
How do cases with metastases usually present?
What is the significance of anaplastic carcinoma in terms of aggressiveness?
What is the significance of anaplastic carcinoma in terms of aggressiveness?
What is one common difference between the masses in the thyroid and those in the lymph nodes?
What is one common difference between the masses in the thyroid and those in the lymph nodes?
Which neoplasm can typically be benign and present as an adenoma?
Which neoplasm can typically be benign and present as an adenoma?
How does colloid grossly appear?
How does colloid grossly appear?
What is the result of repeated attacks of stimulation and involution over time?
What is the result of repeated attacks of stimulation and involution over time?
What term is used to describe irregular enlargement of the thyroid gland?
What term is used to describe irregular enlargement of the thyroid gland?
What happens in the formation of multinodular goiter?
What happens in the formation of multinodular goiter?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of colloid as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of colloid as described in the text?
How do follicular carcinomas commonly present clinically?
How do follicular carcinomas commonly present clinically?
What is a common clinical presentation of follicular carcinomas?
What is a common clinical presentation of follicular carcinomas?
Which term is commonly used to describe the appearance of thyroid nodules that are follicular carcinomas?
Which term is commonly used to describe the appearance of thyroid nodules that are follicular carcinomas?
What is the characteristic of follicular carcinomas in terms of nodule number?
What is the characteristic of follicular carcinomas in terms of nodule number?
How do 'cold' thyroid nodules typically appear in follicular carcinomas?
How do 'cold' thyroid nodules typically appear in follicular carcinomas?
What is the typical prognosis for cases described in the text?
What is the typical prognosis for cases described in the text?
Why do deaths occur in cases described in the text?
Why do deaths occur in cases described in the text?
What is the primary cause of death according to the text?
What is the primary cause of death according to the text?
Which term best describes the growth of the condition in the text?
Which term best describes the growth of the condition in the text?
What is the typical outcome for vital structures in the neck when affected by the condition in the text?
What is the typical outcome for vital structures in the neck when affected by the condition in the text?