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?

90% Signup and view all the answers

Which gender is more likely to develop differentiated thyroid cancer?

Women Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for developing thyroid carcinoma?

Exposure to ionizing radiation Signup and view all the answers

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

Fine Needle Aspiration Correlation Signup and view all the answers

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

15-25% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thyroid cancer is associated with MEN syndrome?

Medullary carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

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

20-30 years Signup and view all the answers

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

Definitive diagnosis can be made by FNAC Signup and view all the answers

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

Inferior thyroid artery Signup and view all the answers

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