Abstract
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Discuss the identification of thyroid nodules using Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data Systems (TI-RADS).
Recognize ultrasound characteristics of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC).
Describe thyroid cancer.
What percentage of all thyroid malignancies can be classified as being papillary thyroid cancer? A. Up to 70% B. Up to 80% C. Up to 90% D. Up to 95%
According to TI-RADS, how many points does punctate echogenic foci receive? A. 0 points B. 1 point C. 2 points D. 3 points
Which is one of the main risk factors for thyroid cancer? A. Radiation exposure B. Metastatic disease C. Poor diet D. Parathyroid cancer
According to the case report in the article, what was the score that constituted a recommendation for an ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (US-G-FNA bx) of the nodule that measured more than 1.5 cm in diameter. A. TR-1 B. TR-3 C. TR-4 D. TR-5
Which is true regarding the typical ultrasound appearance of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC)? A. Does not contain microcalcifications B. Always hypovascular C. No well-defined margins D. Hypoechoic
According to the case study in the article, which site was affected by tumor thrombus? A. Subclavian vein B. Internal jugular vein C. Superior vena cava D. Brachiocephalic vein
Which condition worsens the prognosis of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC)? A. Being older than 50-55 years of age B. Extra-thyroidal extension of the tumor C. Having a tumor size larger than 4 cm D. All of the above
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