Thyroid Nodules and Cancer Risk

Thyroid Imaging and Disease

• Thyroid hormones T4 and T3 are produced by the cells of the thyroid follicles.
• Medullary carcinoma results from malignant transformation of the thyroid follicle cells.
• Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid gland's A cells, which are the second cell type.
• Papillary, follicular, and aplastic carcinomas are formed by malignant changes in A cells.
• Due to its superficial location, thyroid scanning preferably employs frequency linear array transducers.
• It is most suited for 10 MHz and above.
• Ovulation occurs on day 14 and is stimulated by LH.
• Determining the echogenicity of nodules can be of use.
• Hypoechoic lesions are more likely to be malignant than other lesions.
• When a nodule has cystic changes, it is more likely to be benign.
• Malignant calcifications, which are linked to psammoma bodies, frequently manifest sonographically as fine punctate regions of calcification that appear as high amplitude echoes without acoustic shadowing.
• Color Doppler is not highly specific in differentiating benign from malignant thyroid nodules
• Prominent internal vascularity is vascularity seen in thyroid nodules
• Colloid cysts are benign thyroid lesions.
• Hyperplastic and adenomatous nodules are benign lesions of the thyroid.
• Benign lesions often manifest as isoechoic or echogenic compared to the thyroid's normal background echogenicity.
• Incomplete or irregular haloes are common in hyperplastic and adenomatous nodules.
• Color Doppler detects blood flow in degenerated hemorrhagic nodules.
• Curvilinear and peripheral calcification, also referred to as "eggshell" calcification, are common in benign nodules.
• True thyroid cystic lesions are frequently colloid cysts.
• Comet-tail artifacts known as high amplitude reverberation artifacts are present in predominately anechoic lesions.
• Curvilinear calcifications known as eggshell calcifications are present in anechoic lesions
• Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is a benign inflammatory condition which can include an enlarged gland exhibiting hypoechoic areas and a heterogeneous pattern.
• Vascularity may be seen with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis due to chronic inflammation
• Papillary carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the thyroid.
• Uncommon metastases to the thyroid gland may occur with lung cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer.
• Color Doppler can show increased internal flow is often seen and but is not specific for malignant nodules.
• A poorly defined margin, hypoechoicity, and punctate calcifications suggest a malignant thyroid nodule.
• Well-defined, thin halos seen on the periphery do not suggest a malignant thyroid nodule but rather a benign one
• Approximately 40% of the population has thyroid nodules that can be sonographically shown.
• An increased risk of thyroid cancer may be indicated by prior neck radiation, MEN-II Syndrome, prior thyroid cancer and a positive neck node.
• Parathyroid nodules that are greater than 5mm are highly suspicious for pathology.
• 10 megahertz or higher is the right, high frequency for the superficial location of the thyroid.
• Unless there is a high risk of thyroid cancer or suspicious characteristics, patients with nodules smaller than 1 cm should not be considered for biopsy.
• Because hypoechoic lesions have a higher clinical probability of being malignant, the echogenicity of nodules must be characterized.
• Isoechoic solid ovoid lesions do not commonly tend to be malignant.
• Lymphoma is not benign.
• Markedly hypoechoic and solid nodules are not classically considered to be benign lesions
• Predominantly anechoic may be considered as true for thyroid cystic lesions that may show tiny amplitude echoes demonstrating known comet tail reverberation factors
• Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is a recognized benign inflammatory thyroid state.
• Papillary carcinoma is not seen in cases of Hashimotos Thyroiditis
• Lung, breast, and colon cancer metastasize .
• Well-defined thin halos seen on the periphery does not suggest a malignant thyroid nodule.
• 40% of individuals have the ability to sonographically display thyroid nodules.
• Eggshell calcifications in thyroid nodules do not suggest an increased risk for thyroid cancer.
• Ultrasound is usually the imaging choice modality for seeing palpable thyroid nodules.
• Premature skull suture closure is not a sign of cretinism.
• Poor vitamin D absorption does not always cause thyroid nodular disease.
• Back of the tongue and foramen cecum is where ectopic thyroids most commonly reside.
• A normal thyroid gland by ultrasound is classified as TIRADS 1
• TIRADS 2 are thyroid nodules that have 0% risk of malignancy.
• TIRADS 4 are thyroid nodules that are classified with irregular micro calcification
• Microcalcification is not a characteristic of benign thyroid nodules.
• Eggshell calcification is frequently seen in malignant nodules.
• Ultrasound is the preferred modality for viewing the Thyroid Gland.
• Solid nodules that were taller rather than wide were signs of thyroid Nodule malignancy.
• A thyroid cyst is a predominately benign nodule trait.
• TIRAD, or Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System, is the process.
• The hyoid bone is bone cartilage that's U shaped, inverted, and marks of the hypopharynx onset.
• The retropharyngeal region has the possibility to elevate disease spreading malignancy of the neck.
• The cricoid cartilage differentiates the 3 and 4 degree of the cervical lymph location levels.
• A thyroid nodule is marked at the spongiform echopattern for recognizing benignity.
• A inverting papilloma in the paranasals presents a potential malignant mass within ethmoid sinuses .
• The pharyngeal mucosal is invested with a pharyngeal Mucosal Space.
• The Parapharyngeal space can also be an answer .
• When the patient may be receiving radioactive iodine the contrast CT result scan is then not advised.
• A: A and C are typical sono markers demonstrating vascularity and anecho pattern and comet
• Predominately papillary is what the most thyroid common cancer is

Reproductive Imaging

• The following are anticipated normal uterus ultrasound appearances except the separation of the cervix and body by the exterior os
• Ultrasound relies on the bladder in discerning and highlighting uterus form and position
• Ultrasound ranges vary in the uterus , however, non pregnant and Nulliparous is in range of 30 to 40 mL
• The cervix:corpus ratio in the nulliparous adult is 1:2
• During menstruation the following can appear *Hypoechoic lining, by endometrial with surrounding membrane *
• The evaluation of potential mass formation in the pelvis is not likely done with or by Transvaginal sonography.
• Sonography is usually the procedure for highlighting the ovaries or potential adnexal masses and is usually a high and sensitive modality
• A TVS is a transvaginal ultrasound . However, the field and angles can be limited
• Hysterosalpingogram is what diagnostic imaging is used for when checking uterine anomalies as a potential diagnosis when ruling out a tubal occlusion"
• Ectopic anomaly is not expected nor likely when following Transvaginal procedures.
• Ligated abortion .Is a potential answer for the next line" Following or expecting to follow TVS for abnormalities to the uterus"
• Irregular menstruation is the main side effect and happens in most cases when following TVS or potential Uterine issues
• transvaginal .is still the primary imaging modality for ovarian mass or growth in the Uterus.
• junctional zone .Is the more highlight recognizable zone for knowing or defining uterus.
• The Basal layer of the endometrium is not the true about the junctional zone of the uterus.
• perirenal is the space you see the kidney in. Anterior pararenal is space where pancreas can reside.
• Predominately cystic appearance is not the *Typical sono feature of Leiomyomata * which may show pelvic implications and lacerations. Ultrasound :is one of the most reliable sources for patients with potential PID and needing to determine and see PID within.
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• hysterosalpingogram. Diagnostic procedure that is best for highlighting any uterine anomalies." "Pregnancy is likely least side effective reason for hysterosalpingram" Repeat abortions is the *side effects we don't likely need to expect from TVS
• *Endovaginal ultrasound is the key to evaluation of ovarian tumor
• The placenta or trophoblast usually builds HCG in the luteal phases of menses"
• MRI- This is best tech when highlighting the uterus" The above statement is likely key to expect to see in future questions.
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• Cysts that are found to be more that *7cm likely need further MRI analysis or further analysis due to its volume." Two bodies and cervix is likely a side effect or sign known as uterus Didelphys" The uterus is covered by peritoneum Broad support if key or primary for highlighting issues with uterus. "It would be expected that you can see the body connected to the cervix because of its external make up"
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Stroke Imaging

• Subtle low T1 signal and no enhancement with contrast is not an MRI finding of acute stroke
• T2-weighted MRI shows hypointense area of predominantly intracellular methemoglobin
• T2-weighted MRI shows hyperacute hours old hemorrhage as a hypointense area surrounded by margin.
• MRI shows chronic hemorrhage hypointense slitor and or surrounding fluid cavity
• MRI is superior to CT for imaging vessels in the posterior fossa and may identify absent flow, compromised circulation of basilar and vertebral arteries.
• Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) is not indicated in cases of otic or cochlear implants instead is more useful when highlighting intraorbital fragments"
• CT scan signs can include loss of insular ribbon""obstruction in lentiform nucleus"
• MRI studies use water for showing brain schematics in the correct or true light for brain ischemia . Sulcal obliteration is of hyper acute infarcts and helps high spot different types of what is or what shows early signs of infraction with those times Epidural hematoma b . Biconvex lentiform is key to follow hematoma CT-scan best helps for subarrinoids when the scan shows hematoma due to its potential to show if there is another type of aneurysm Anterior artery is 2 the anterior side Gliablastoma ( mult multiforme :is known to best connect it to the intra cranial for knowing if issues will follow" Hydranencephaly " is the best congenital abnormailtiy " A-R is the Middle distribution 8,, Not a side effect of the signs acute infections Subdrual for know the trauma A->is the scan/imaging to best side effect of the brain injury " Demylenarion is a intravitreall side effect """"

Neck Spaces & Cervical Lymph nodes

• The hard palate separates the nasopharynx and the oropharynx.
• The parapharyngeal space has no significant structure, except fat, is used as landmark to determine the location of masses in the neck.
• Nasal polyp is the major or most key factor here
• Level II is the correct level for areas close or at the skul base when knowing if there is cervical lymph nodes
• Level 5 is the likely sign of bounders for knowing Cervial lymph node is the key when side effects might occur
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Lung Anatomy via CT

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