Thyroid Neoplasms: Multiple Choice Questions
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What is the typical composition of the thyroid gland?

  • A single lobe
  • Four distinct lobes
  • Three lateral lobes
  • Two lateral lobes connected by a central isthmus (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the recurrent laryngeal nerve?

  • Providing motor supply to the larynx and upper trachea (correct)
  • Providing motor supply to the parathyroid glands
  • Providing sensory supply to the thyroid gland
  • Providing sensory supply to the esophagus
  • What percentage of patients typically have more than four parathyroid glands?

  • 5% (correct)
  • 15%
  • 20%
  • 10%
  • What is the approximate percentage of endocrine tumors that are thyroid neoplasms?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender is more likely to develop differentiated thyroid cancer?

    <p>Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor for developing thyroid carcinoma?

    <p>Exposure to ionizing radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method used to correlate fine needle aspiration cytology with thyroid nodules?

    <p>Fine Needle Aspiration Correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of thyroid nodules are typically cystic or have a cystic component?

    <p>15-25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of thyroid cancer is associated with MEN syndrome?

    <p>Medullary carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical age group for presentation of papillary carcinoma?

    <p>20-30 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of follicular carcinoma?

    <p>Definitive diagnosis can be made by FNAC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery is the primary blood supply for the parathyroid glands?

    <p>Inferior thyroid artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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