FACE AND NECK REVIEW QUESTIONS
torticollis
twisted neck
A thyroid isthmus that measures greater than _____ mm is indicative of thyroid enlargement.
10
Parathyroid glands control the release and absorption of which nutrient?
calcium
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
Rare, pediatric fibrous tumor located within the sternocleidomastoid muscle
fibromatosis colli
What is associated with congenital muscular torticollis?
fibromatosis colli
psammoma bodies are
punctate clacific deposits
what is the first branch of the external carotid artery?
superior thyroid artery
sialadenosis
benign, painless enlargement of a salivary gland
A normal lymph node will not measure greater than
10mm
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Which of the following would be a malignant thyroid nodule?
cold nodule
Benign congenital cysts located superior to the thyroid gland near the hyoid bone are referred to as
thyroglossal duct cysts
Normally, how many parathyroid glands are found within the adult neck?
4
Which of the following best describes the normal appearance of a cervical lymph node? A. A hypoechoic, oblong structure with a distinct echogenic hilum B. A rounded, echogenic structure with small calcifications C. A solid, hypoechoic mass that measures greater than 1 cm D. A solid, echogenic mass that measures less than 1 cm
A
Which of the following is the hormone that is the most abundantly produced by the thyroid? A. thyroxine B. iodine C. triiodothyronine D. calcitonin
A
A 45 year old female patient presents to the sonography department with a palpable neck mass 6 months following thyroidectomy for papillary carcinoma. Which of the following would be the most likely etiology of the palpable mass? A. Torticollis B. Lymphadenopathy C. Sialadenitis D. Graves disease
B
All of the following are hormones produced by the thyroid except: A. thryoxine B. iodine C. triiodothyronine D. calcitonin
B
All of the following are sonographic findings of an abnormal lymph node except: A. rounded shape B. echogenic hilum C. calcifications D. enlargement
B
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
A cystic mass noted at the mandibular angle is most likely a
Branchial cleft cysts
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
A 30 year old patient presents to the sonography department for a thyroid sonogram with a history of weight loss, hair loss, and hyperthyroidism. Pt. has bulging eyes.
Graves disease
What abnormality is associated with he sonographic findings of thyroid inferno?
Graves disease
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Graves disease
What is the most common thyroid cancer?
Papillary carcinoma
What 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
duct that drains submandibular gland
Wharton's duct
The fluid produced by the thyroid gland that contains thyroid hormones is referred to as
colloid
sialadenitis
inflammation of a salivary gland
What does the thyroid gland utilize to produce its hormone?
iodine
Which muscles are located posterior to each thyroid lobe?
longus colli
Most common form of salivary gland cancer
mucoepidermoid carcinoma
A patient with hypercalcemia presents to the sonography department for a neck sonogram. What abnormality in the neck should be suspected?
parathyroid adenoma
What is elevated serum calcium associated with?
parathyroid adenoma
Which gland is located immediately anterior to the ear?
parotid
Term for stones within the salivary duct
sialolithiasis
main duct of the parotid gland
stensen duct
Which muscle does fibrmatosis colli mostly affect?
sternocleidomastroid
Which muscles are located lateral to each thyroid lobe?
sternocleidomastroid
which muscles are located anterior to the thyroid gland
strap muscle
Which vascular structure is located closest to the thyroid lobes?
CCA
sialolithiasis
salivary stones
In the presence of hashimotos thyroiditis, the thyroid produces
too few thyroid hormones
The superior extension of the thyroid isthmus is referred to as
pyramidal lobe
