Title: Case Study: Susie
Course: DEH 2400 Oral Pathology > Section: Module 7 Neoplasia

Overview

Susie is 29 white woman. She recently began losing weight without dieting. She reported sleeplessness and routinely dropping things. When Susie visited her internist, he found a 2cm movable lump to the right of her thyroid gland. The lesion was surgically removed and the biopsy confirmed follicular adenoma of the thyroid. 3 months following the surgery, Susie was still experiencing the same symptoms. Susie was later diagnosed with thyroid hyperplasia and her thyroid gland was completely removed. Now, 5 years later, Susie is symptom free and is taking thyroid-replacement medication.

1. What are the symptoms of adenomas?
2. Are adeomas malignant?
3. How could hyperplasia be confused with a benign neoplasm? Could they exist together?
4. Why is Susie taking thyroid medication?

Instructions

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