Thyroid cancer management — Flashcards

The iliohypogastric nerve is commonly injured due to post abdominal surgery _____

_____ may present as a palpable, pulsatile abdominal mass that grows with time

Invasive ductal carcinoma presents on physical exam with a firm, fibrous "_____" mass with irregular margins

Patients who have undergone _____ surgery can sometimes manifest with symptoms of hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia.

What is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism?

Vocal cord nodules are due to excessive use of vocal cords and are usually _____ (uni- or bilateral)

_____ nodules present with hoarseness and resolve with resting of voice