Thyroid Gland Neoplasms Evaluation Quiz

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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?

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?

Benign and symptomatic

Malignant and painful

Nonfunctioning and painless (correct)

Metastatic and painless

What is a common characteristic of these cases regarding radiation exposure?

They are always associated with radiation exposure Signup and view all the answers

What type of neoplasm can range from benign adenoma to highly aggressive, anaplastic carcinoma?

Follicular carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic helps in distinguishing follicular adenoma from follicular carcinoma?

Integrity of the capsule Signup and view all the answers

How do cases with metastases usually present?

As spread to distant organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of anaplastic carcinoma in terms of aggressiveness?

Highly aggressive Signup and view all the answers

What is one common difference between the masses in the thyroid and those in the lymph nodes?

Lymph node masses can be painful Signup and view all the answers

Which neoplasm can typically be benign and present as an adenoma?

Follicular adenoma Signup and view all the answers

How does colloid grossly appear?

Brown, glassy, and transparent Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of repeated attacks of stimulation and involution over time?

Formation of irregular enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe irregular enlargement of the thyroid gland?

Nodular goiter Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the formation of multinodular goiter?

Multiple nodules form in the thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of colloid as described in the text?

Thick consistency Signup and view all the answers

How do follicular carcinomas commonly present clinically?

As solitary cold thyroid nodules Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical presentation of follicular carcinomas?

Neck swelling without nodules Signup and view all the answers

Which term is commonly used to describe the appearance of thyroid nodules that are follicular carcinomas?

Cold Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of follicular carcinomas in terms of nodule number?

They usually appear as single nodules Signup and view all the answers

How do 'cold' thyroid nodules typically appear in follicular carcinomas?

With low metabolic activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical prognosis for cases described in the text?

Death usually within one year Signup and view all the answers

Why do deaths occur in cases described in the text?

As a result of aggressive local growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of death according to the text?

Compressing vital structures in the neck Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the growth of the condition in the text?

Rapid and uncontrolled Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical outcome for vital structures in the neck when affected by the condition in the text?

Compression Signup and view all the answers