Mr Mathews Is a 47-Year-Old Patient Who Presents for a Routine

question 3

Multiple Choice

Mr. Mathews is a 47-year-old patient who presents for a routine physical examination. On examination, you noted a bruit heard over the thyroid. This is suggestive of:

• A) hypothyroidism.
• B) hyperthyroidism.
• C) thyroid cancer.
• D) thyroid cyst.

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