5. Learning Objectives
•Proper utilization of methods of clinical evaluation
•Identification of patients with and without thyroid
disorders
•Nomenclature of thyroid disorders
•Clinical classification of goiter
•Physical signs of thyroid cancer
11. Thyroid Patients
Physical Exam
•Inspection of neck
•Palpation of paratracheal area
•Palpation of lateral neck
•Pulse rate
•Looking for
•Exophthalmos
•Hoarseness of voice
•Distant mass
46. Diagnostic Process
• Proper methods of clinical evaluation
• Identification of patients with or without
thyroid disorder
• Nomenclature of thyroid disorders
• Clinical classification of thyroid
disorders
• Physical signs of thyroid cancer