Anatomy
The thin band of tissue connecting both lobes of the thyroid is called the what?
the isthmus
What is the most commonly reported symptom of Hashimoto's?
Fatigue
What method of diagnosis is most commonly used to monitor the development of Hashimoto's?
ultrasound
The prognosis for patients with Hashimoto's is ______.
excellent
Under which cartilage is the thyroid located?
the thyroid cartilage
False! Patients will report cold, dry skin.
In patients with HT, a blood test will have ____ TSH levels and ____ T4/T3 levels.
high TSH levels
low T4/T3 levels
hormone replacement therapy
The thyroid wraps around the _____ like a saddle.
trachea
A Hashimoto's patient may become resistant to ____, leading to weight gain.
insulin
What is the biggest indicator of Hashimoto's in a blood test, with 70-95% of Hashimoto's having them?
thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies
Patients with HT should avoid ____ foods and manage their ____.
manage their stress
Which lobe is typically larger in most people?
the right lobe
What is it called when the thyroid becomes enlarged due to inflammation caused by HT?
goiter
What are four characteristics of the thyroid that are evaluated with ultrasound to determine whether or not the patient has Hashimoto's?
Echotexture, echogenicity, vascularity, and nodules/micronodules.
HM: size
What is the name of the hormone replacement drug that patients with Hashimoto's are prescribed?
levothyroxine