5 Questions
What are the routine investigations for thyroid gland?
C.B.C., E.C.G., fasting blood sugar, KFT, LFT, chest X-ray
What is the purpose of indirect laryngoscopy in thyroid investigations?
To assess vocal cords mobility and for medicolegal purposes
What is the significance of total T3 and T4 in thyroid investigations?
To assess thyroid hormone levels
What does a cold nodule indicate in a thyroid scan?
It indicates a nodule with no uptake, which has a 20% chance of being malignant
What does a hot nodule indicate in a thyroid scan?
It indicates a toxic nodule, which is diagnostic for hyperthyroidism
This quiz covers routine investigations for thyroid gland disorders, including CBC, ECG, fasting blood sugar, KFT, LFT, and chest X-ray. Learn about the diagnostic significance of these tests in detecting anemia, agranulocytosis, arrhythmia, secondary diabetes mellitus, retrosternal goitre, tracheal deviation, calcification, metastasis, and differentiating between thyrotoxicosis and anxiety. Test your knowledge on thyroid investigations now!
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