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Physical Examinations II
Thyroid Exam
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Source: Richard Glickman-Simon, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, MA
The thyroid gland is located in the neck anterior trachea between the cricoid cartilage (above) and the suprasternal notch (below) (Figure 1<...
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1. Inspection
- Tip the patient's head slightly back, and carefully inspect the anterior neck. If visible, the thyroid appears between the cricoid cartilage and suprasternal notch. Check for symmetry, diffuse swelling, and obvious masses.
- Have the patient swallow, and observe as the cricoid cartilage, thy...
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