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path ch 10 test D
pathology ch 10 endocrine rad apearence
Question | Answer |
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May show as a “ground glass” appearance on x-ray | primary hyperthyroidism |
May show “cold spots” on radioactive iodide scans | thyroid carcinoma |
May show as adynamic ileus or cardiomegaly in adults | hypothyroidism |
May show as delayed growth of ossification centers or bone age in children | hypothyroidism |
May be seen as cardiomegaly or enlarged thyroid on x-ray | hyperthyroidism |
Can be seen on MRI of the sella turcica | hypopituitarism |
May be seen as thickened heel pads or skull bones, lengthened mandible, enlarged sinuses or expanded sella turcica on x-ray | hyperpituitarism |
Appears as a fine granular appearance of the adrenal medulla or downward displacement of the kidney | neuroblastoma |
Is a common contraindication for IV contrast | pheochromocytoma |
Uses radiographic imaging only to localize a tumor | pheochromocytoma |
May be seen on x-ray as a small heart or calcified cartilage in the ear | addison’s disease |
Adrenocortical insufficiency or hypocortisolism | addison’s disease |
May appear as osteoporosis, aseptic necrosis, or adrenal tumors on x-ray | cushing’s syndrome |