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April 2021 - case 2


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QUESTIONS

1. What is the dominant echogenicity of the largest nodule in the right lobe?

Iso/hyperechoic
Minimally/moderately hypoechoic
Deeply hypoechoic

2. How to judge the borders of the largest nodule in the RIGHT lobe?

The borders are sharp and regular.
The borders are irregular, lobulated.
The borders are partly sharp, partly ill-defined.

3. What types of intranodular echogenic figures does the nodule present?

Macrocalcifications
Microcalcifications
Both
The nodule clearly has microcalcifications while the presence of macrocalcification is doubtful.
The nodule clearly has macrocalcifications while the presence of microcalcifications is doubtful.

4. Which sign or signs of extrathyroidal extension does the nodule show?

Abutting contour
Abutting and bulging contour
Discontinuous capsule
All three possible signs
Abutting contours and discontinuous capsule
None of the three possible signs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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