Flashcards in examination of the neck Deck (15):
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what are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism
tremour, sweating, hair loss, irritability, muscle weakness, sleeping problems, a fast heartbeat, heat intolerance, diarrhea, enlargement of the thyroid, and weight loss due to increased basal metabolism
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what are the symptoms of hypothyroidism
poor ability to tolerate cold, a feeling of tiredness, constipation, depression, and weight gain.[3] Occasionally there may be swelling of the front part of the neck due to goitre.
dry skin and thinning hair
3
what is thyromegaly
enlargement of the thyroid due to it not functioning properly (goitre)
4
what is onycholysis
separation of the nail from the nail bed, may be caused by trauma or thyroid disorder
5
what is thyroid acropachy
finger clubbing caused by graves disease
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what is Grave's disease
autoimmune hyperthyroidism
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what features of hypothyroidism can be observed on the face
puffy, coarse facial features, pale, waxy skin, hair loss and loss of outer part of eyebrows
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what causes exopthalmos (proptosis) in hyperthyroidism
retro orbital infiltration and oedema
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how can you tell if someone has exopthalmos
too much sclera is visible above and below the iris
10
if an anterior neck lump moves when the tongue is protruded what is it likely to be?
thyroglossal cyst
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what should you note about a neck mass
location
size
consistency
mobility
tenderness
12
what muscles cover the thyroid gland
strap
13
what does a bruit in the area of the thyroid indicate
hyperthyroidism (increased blood supply to the gland)
14
what condition may have exagerated reflexes
hyperthyroidism
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