Abstract
Article: Sonographic Detection of an Oncocytic Neoplasm of the Thyroid Gland
Authors: Breannin L. Wunn and Janell Stormo, MHS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, RDCS
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Sonographic Detection of an Oncocytic Neoplasm of the Thyroid Gland,” you will be able to:
Describe the sonographic appearance of an oncocytic neoplasm in the thyroid
Describe how oncocytic neoplasms in the thyroid are diagnosed
Describe current treatment options for oncocytic neoplasms in the thyroid
Oncocytic neoplasms of the thyroid are also known by which name? Papillary Medullary Hürthle cell Anaplastic
To be classified as an oncocytic tumor, a nodule needs to be composed of what percentage of oncocytic cells? 15% 25% 40% 50%
Oncocytic thyroid carcinoma is most likely to metastasize to which location? Kidneys Lungs Bowel Brain
What is the sonographic appearance of an oncocytic thyroid neoplasm? Hypervascular nodule with microcalcifications that replaces normal thyroid tissue Hypervascular nodule with large calcifications that is small and focal Nodule with peripheral vascularity and microcalcifications and extends out of the gland Nodule with peripheral vascularity, large calcifications, and multiple abnormal lateral lymph nodes
How are oncocytic cells within the thyroid definitively diagnosed? FNA Core biopsy Partial or complete thyroidectomy Gene expression classifier testing
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