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1

All of the following are features of granulomatous thyroiditis except?

AHyperthyroidism

BGiant cells on histology

CPainless

DHypothyroidism

2

A 35-year-old female with a history of diabetes presents with a painless neck swelling that moves with swallowing. She also reports constipation, weight gain, hoarseness, oligomenorrhea, and mild paresthesias. Examination reveals bradycardia, cold extremities, non-pitting edema, and delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes. Thyroid function tests show high TSH and low unbound T4 levels. Laboratory workup also reveals positive thyroid peroxidase antibodies, consistent with autoimmune thyroiditis. Given this condition, which type of cancer is she at risk of developing?

APapillary thyroid carcinoma

BFollicular thyroid carcinoma

CAnaplastic thyroid carcinoma

DMedullary thyroid carcinoma

3

A 26-year-old male presents to the outpatient department with a discrete thyroid swelling. On neck ultrasound, an isolated cystic swelling of the gland is seen. What is the risk of malignancy associated with this finding?

A48%

B12%

C24%

D3%

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