ARDMS ABDOMEN CH 12
All of the following are hormones produced by the thyroid except : A. Thyroxine B. Iodine C. Triiodothyronine D. Calcitonin
iodine
Which gland is located immediately anterior to the ear ?
parotid gland
Benign and most frequent tumor of the salivary glands ; most commonly seen in the parotid gland
pleomorphic adenoma
benign and most frequent tumor of the salivary glands, most commonly seen in the parotid gland
pleomorphic adenoma
Round , punctate calcific deposits
psammoma bodies
round, punctate calcific deposits
psammoma bodies
Psammoma bodies are
punctate calcific deposits
A normal variant of the thyroid gland in which there is a superior extension of the isthmus
pyramidal lobe
The superior extension of thyroid isthmus is referred to as the :
pyramidal lobe
Nuclear medicine study in which a radiopharmaceutic is used to examine the thyroid gland
scintigraphy
Nuclear medicine study in which a radiopharmaceutic is used to examine the thyroid gland.
scintigraphy
Inflammation of the salivary gland or glands
sialadenitis
Which muscle does fibromatosis colli mostly affect ?
sternocleidomastoid
Which muscles are located lateral to each thyroid lobe ?
sternocleidomastoid
Which muscles are located anterior to the thyroid gland?
strap
Parathyroid glands control the release and absorption of which nutrient?
Calcium
All of the following are diagnostic findings of a likely benign thyroid nodules except : A. Anechoic nodule B. Eggshell calcification C. Hyperechoic nodule D. Cold nodule
Cold nodule
The hypofunctioning thyroid nodules seen on a nucear medicine study that have malignant potentional
Cold nodules
Benign congenital cysts located within the midline of the neck superior to the thyroid gland and near the hyoid bone
thyroglossal duct cysts
The surgical removal of the thyroid or part of the thyroid
thyroidectomy
Which of the following is the hormone that is the most abundantly produced by the thyroid?
thyroxine
In the presence of Hashimoto thyroiditis the the thyroid produces :
too few thyroid hormones
The embryonic duct that is located from the base of the tongue to the mid portion of the anterior neck
Thyroglossal duct
The sonographic appearance of hypervascularity demonstrated w color Doppler imaging of the thyroid gland
Thyroid inferno
aids in the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates
Thyroxine T4 & Triiodothyronine
Twisted neck
Torticollis
Which of the following is associated with congenital muscular torticollis?
fibromatosis colli
rare pediatric fibrous tumor located within the sternocleidomastoid muscle
fibromatosis colli
an enlarged, hyperplastic thyroid gland
goiter
The hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules seen on a nuclear medicine study that are almost always benign
hot nodules
The hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules seen on a nuclear medicine study that are almost always benign.
hot nodules
A condition that results from the overproduction of thyroid hormones
hyperthyroidism
Which of the following best describes the normal appearance of a cervical lymph node ?
hypoechoic, oblong structure with a distinct echogenic hilum
A normal lymph node will not measure greater than
10 mm
A thyroid isthmus that measures greater than _____ is indicative of thyroid enlargement a. 8 mm b. 5 mm c. 12 mm d. 10 mm
10 mm
Normally how many parathyroid glands are found within the adult neck ?
4
Benign congenital neck cysts found most often near the angle of the mandible
Branchial cleft cysts
Benign congenital neck cysts found most often near the angle of the mandible.
Branchial cleft cysts
Which of the following does the thyroid gland utilize to produce its hormones ?
Iodine
A 30 yr old patient presents to the sonography dept for a thyroid sonogram with a history of weight loss hair loss and hyperthyroidism. You note that the patient has bulging eyes . What is the most likely diagnosis ?
Graves disease
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism that produces bulging eyes, heat intolerance , nervousness, weight loss and hair loss
Graves disease
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism that produces bulging eyes,heat intolerance, nervousness, weight loss and hair loss.
Graves disease
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Graves disease
Which abnormality is associated with the sonographic findings of a thyroid inferno?
Graves disease
The most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
All of the following are sonographic findings of malignant thyroid nodules except A. Internal Calcification B. Hyperechoic mass C. Cervical node involvement D. Solitary Mass
Hyperechoic mass
A condition that results from the over production of thyroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism
A condition that results from the underproduction of thyroid hormones
Hypothyroidism
A 45 yr old female pt presents to the sonography dept with a palpable neck mass 6 months following a thyroidectomy for papillary carcinoma. Which of the following would be most likely etiology of the palpable mass ?
Lymphadenopathy
The most common malignancy of the salivary glands ; typically starts in the parotid gland
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
The most common malignancy of the salivary glands; typically starts in the parotid gland
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Which of the following is the most common form of salivary gland cancer ?
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
The most common form of thyroid cancer
Papillary carcinoma
Marked w dots
Punctate
A normal variant of the thyroid gland in which there is a superior extension of the thymus
Pyramidal lobe
Fluid produced by the salivary glands which aids in digestion
Saliva
Inflammation of the salivary gland /glands
Sialadenitis
Benign, painless enlargement of a salivary gland / glands
Sialadenosis
Benign, painless enlargement of a salivary gland or glands
Sialadenosis
Salivary duct stones
Sialolithiasis
Which of the following is the term for stones within the salivary duct ?
Sialolithiasis
An autoimmune disease that affects all glands that produce moisture , leading to dysfunction of the salivary glands and severe dryness of the eyes , nose skin and mouth
Sjogren syndrome
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease that affects the glands that produce moisture , leading to dysfunction of the salivary glands , amd dryness of the eyes, nose , skin and mouth ?
Sjogren syndrome
The main duct of the parotid gland
Stensen duct
Which of the following is the duct that drains the submandibular gland ?
Wharton duct
The duct that drains the submandibular gland
Wharton's duct
Benign congenital cysts located superior to the thyroid gland near the hyoid bone are referred to as
thyroglossal duct cysts
A cystic mass noted at the mandibular angle is most likely is
branchial cleft cyst
Responsible for removing calcium from the blood for storage in the bones
calcitonin
enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes
cervical lymphadenopathy
Which of the following would more likely be a malignant thyroid nodule ?
cold nodule
The hypofunctioning thyroid nodules seen on a nuclear medicine study that have malignant potential
cold nodules
The fluid produced by the thyroid gland that contains thyroid hormones is referred to as
colloid
The fluid produced by the thyroid that contains thyroid hormones
colloid
The fluid produced by the thyroid that contains thyroid hormones.
colloid
Which vascular structure is located closest to the thyroid lobes ?
common carotid artery
difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
Difficulty breathing
dyspnea
difficulty breathing
dyspnea
All of the following are sonographic findings of an abnormal lymph node except : Rounded shape Echogenic Hilum Calcifications Enlargement
echogenic hilum
What type of gland is the thyroid gland ?
endocrine
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
Which muscles are located posterior to each thyroid lobe?
longus colli
Which of the following is the most common form of thyroid cancer ?
papillary
A patient with hypercalcemia presents to the sonography department for a neck sonogram . What abnormality in the neck should be suspected ?
parathyroid adenoma
With which of the following is elevated serum calcium associated ?
parathyroid adenoma
What is the first branch of the external carotid artery ?
superior thyroid artery
