Chap 12 The face and neck
What type of gland is the thyroid gland?
endocrine
Which muscle does fibromatosis Colli mostly affect?
sternocleidomastoid
In the presence of hashimoto thyroiditis, the thyroid produces?
too few thyroid hormones
Which of the following does the thyroid gland utilize to produce its hormones?
iodine
Which gland is located immediately anterior to the ear?
parotid gland
Which of the following is the term for stones within the salivary duct?
sialolithiasis
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease that affects the glands that produce moisture, leading to dysfunction of the salivary glands, and dryness of the eyes, nose, skin, and mouth?
sjogren syndrome
Which of the following is the hormone that is the most abundantly produced by the thyroid?
thyroxine
All of the following are sonographic findings of an abnormal lymph node EXCEPT? a. rounded shape b. echogenic hilum c. calcifications d. enlargement
b. echogenic hilum
All of the following are sonographic findings of malignant thyroid nodules EXCEPT? a. internal calcifications b. hyperechoic mass c. cervical node involvement d. solitary mass
b. hyperechoic mass
Normally, how many parathyroid glands are found within the adult neck?
4
A cystic mass noted at the mandibular angle is most likely a?
Branchial cleft cyst
The superior extension of the thyroid isthmus is referred to as the?
pyramidal lobe
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Graves disease
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Which of the following is the duct that drains the submandibular gland?
Wharton duct
Which of the following is associated with congenital muscular torticollis?
fibromatosis colli
With which of the following is elevated serum calcium associated?
parathyroid adenoma
A normal lymph node will not measure greater than?
10mm
A thyroid isthmus that measures greater than _____ is indicative of thyroid enlargement? a. 8 mm b. 5 mm c. 12 mm d. 10 mm
10mm
Which of the following best describes the normal appearance of a cervical lymph node?
a hypoechoic, oblong structure with a distinct echogenic hilum
Which of the following would more likely be a malignant thyroid nodule?
cold nodule
The fluid produced by the thyroid gland that contains thyroid hormones is referred to as?
colloid
Which muscles are located posterior to each thyroid lobe?
longus colli
Which of the following is the most common form of salivary gland cancer?
mucoepidermoid carcinoma
What is the first branch of the external carotid artery?
superior thyroid artery
All of the following are hormones produced by the thyroid EXCEPT? a. thyroxine b. iodine c. triiodothyronine d. calcitonin
b. iodine
Parathyroid glands control the release and absorption of which nutrient?
calcium
Which vascular structure is located closest to the thyroid lobes?
common carotid artery
All of the following are diagnostic findings of a likely benign thyroid nodule EXCEPT? a. anechoic nodule b. eggshell calcification c. hyperechoic nodule d. cold nodule
d. cold nodule
What structure may be confused for a thyroid or parathyroid mass because of its relationship to the trachea and the posterior aspect of the left thyroid gland?
esophagus
A 30 yr old pt presents to the sonography department for a thyroid sonogram with a history of weight loss, hair loss, and hyperthyroidism. You note that the pt has budging eyes. What is the most likely diagnosis?
graves disease
Which abnormality is associated with the sonographic findings of a thyroid inferno?
graves disease
A 45 year old female pt presents to the sonography department with a palpable neck mass 6 months following a thyroidectomy for papillary carcinoma. Which of the following would be the most likely etiology of the palpable mass?
lymphadenopathy
Which of the following is the most common form of thyroid cancer?
papillary
A pt with hypercalcemia presents to the sonography department for a neck sonogram. What abnormality in the neck should be suspected?
parathyroid adenoma
Psammoma bodies are?
punctate calcific deposits
Which muscles are located lateral to each thyroid lobe?
sternocleidomastoid
Which muscles are located anterior to the thyroid gland?
strap
Benign congenital cysts located superior to the thyroid gland near the hyoid bone are referred to as?
thyroglossal duct cysts
