1
Q
What are two types of embryological thyroid abnormalities?
A
Ectopic thyroid tissue
Thyroglossal duct cysts
2
Q
What are some possible locations of ectopic thyroid tissue?
A
Lingual thyroid (Failure of thyroid to descend)
Mediastinal thyroid (Excessive descent)
Endocrinology
flashcards
Decks in class (42)
# Cards
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Thyroid disease basics30
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Hypothyroidism47
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Thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism63
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Thyroiditis11
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Amiodarone and the thyroid3
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Sub-clinical thyroid disease6
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Non-thyroidal illness4
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Embryological thyroid abnormalities2
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Anatomy of the pituitary gland42
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Anatomy of the thyroid gland87
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Thyroid nodules basics28
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Thyroid adenoma6
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Thyroid carcinoma42
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Rare genetic endocrine conditions31
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Parathyroid disorders47
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Pituitary function testing and histology18
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Anterior pituitary pathology100
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Posterior pituitary pathology22
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Adrenal gland pathology introduction15
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Adrenal insufficiency50
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Adrenal hyperactivity50
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Diabetes medication83
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Key reproductive hormones4
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Female reproduction41
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Male reproduction34
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Pituitary physiology17
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Ovulatory disorders39
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Infertility48
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Małe hypogonadism36
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Cell signalling and the endocrine system36
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Diabetes basics63
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Type 1 diabetes30
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Type 2 diabetes22
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Monogenic diabetes19
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Gestational diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy21
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Pathophysiology of hyperglycaemic states6
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Diabetic ketoacidosis35
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Euglycaemic ketoacidosis4
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Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state12
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Hypoglycaemia12
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Alcoholic ketoacidosis7
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Diabetes complications84
