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?

<p>They are always associated with radiation exposure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Follicular carcinoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic helps in distinguishing follicular adenoma from follicular carcinoma?

<p>Integrity of the capsule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do cases with metastases usually present?

<p>As spread to distant organs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Highly aggressive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lymph node masses can be painful (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Follicular adenoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does colloid grossly appear?

<p>Brown, glassy, and transparent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Formation of irregular enlargement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Nodular goiter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the formation of multinodular goiter?

<p>Multiple nodules form in the thyroid gland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Thick consistency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do follicular carcinomas commonly present clinically?

<p>As solitary cold thyroid nodules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical presentation of follicular carcinomas?

<p>Neck swelling without nodules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cold (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They usually appear as single nodules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>With low metabolic activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Death usually within one year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do deaths occur in cases described in the text?

<p>As a result of aggressive local growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Compressing vital structures in the neck (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rapid and uncontrolled (C)</p> 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?

<p>Compression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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