Q: t3 (liothyronine) 5.38 t4 > 24.86 tsh < 0.005, diffuse enlargement of thyroid, enlarged left level iii lymph node (19x5mm), multiple sub-cm pretracheal lymph nodes?

Thyroid enlargement: You do not give the "normal range" of values, but it appears you are hyperthyroid (elevated ft4, low tsh). Thyroid is diffusely enlarged (no nodules). This is consistent with graves disease. There is a significant lymph node, but this can occur with graves, and does not necessarily suggest cancer. You need to see an endocrinologist to sort through the information.

Q: what is bronchoectastis?

Airways: Destruction and widening of airways. Can be caused by infection, genetic conditions, toxic exposure and fibrotic lung dzz, some immune deficiencies as well.

Q: what is orotracheally?

Definition: Definition of orotracheal: relating to or being intubation of the trachea by way of the mouth.

Q: what is phimosis?

Skin scarring: It is thickening and scarring of the foreskin. It usually causes symptoms such as pain and discomfort. It becomes difficult to retract over the head of penis causing erections and sexual activity to become painful. It may also become infected requiring topical creams or oral antibiotics to treat.

Q: what is dimpleplasty?

Dimple creation: Usually this refers to the creation of dimples in the cheeks or chin. Dimples occur by facial muscles attaching closely to the skin surface. In some that was not born with dimples it is possible to create a dimple surgically. Hope that helps.

Q: what is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty?

Palate surgery: More specifically, it is removal of any tonsillar tissue, oval of the uvula and shortening of the palate. It is a surgery for mild to moderate sleep apnea and snoring.

Q: what is paraphimosis?

Paraphimosis: It is where the foreskin of the penis gets stuck while retracted. It can lead to swelling and eventually ischemia of the tip of the penis. It is very important that this gets repaired as quickly as possibly.

Question 1

is 13mm pretracheal lymph node large?

Accepted Answer

Size not important: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 2

what is the difference between pretracheal and paratracheal lymph nodes, or are they different terms for the same thing?  thank you docs.

Accepted Answer

The location.: "Pretracheal" means the lymph nodes are located just in front of the trachea, "paratracheal" means they are located alongside the trachea.

Question 3

with ct scan diagnosed right lower paratrachael node 13mm ..so is it dangerous or not,,and ia it necessary to do surgery?or any option.?

Accepted Answer

: Talk to the doctor who ordered the scan about next steps. More information about your medical history is needed.

Question 4

t3 (liothyronine) 5.38 t4 > 24.86 tsh < 0.005, diffuse enlargement of thyroid, enlarged left level iii lymph node (19x5mm), multiple sub-cm pretracheal lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid enlargement: You do not give the "normal range" of values, but it appears you are hyperthyroid (elevated ft4, low tsh). Thyroid is diffusely enlarged (no nodules). This is consistent with graves disease. There is a significant lymph node, but this can occur with graves, and does not necessarily suggest cancer.  You need to see an endocrinologist to sort through the information.

Question 5

what is bronchoectastis?

Accepted Answer

Airways: Destruction and widening of airways. Can be caused by infection, genetic conditions, toxic exposure and fibrotic lung dzz, some immune deficiencies as well.

Question 6

what  is orotracheally?

Accepted Answer

Definition: Definition of orotracheal: relating to or being intubation of the trachea by way of the mouth.

Question 7

what is phimosis?

Accepted Answer

Skin scarring: It is thickening and scarring of the foreskin. It usually causes symptoms such as pain and discomfort. It becomes difficult to retract over the head of penis causing erections and sexual activity to become painful. It may also become infected requiring topical creams or oral antibiotics to treat.

Question 8

what is dimpleplasty?

Accepted Answer

Dimple creation: Usually this refers to the creation of dimples in the cheeks or chin.  Dimples occur by facial muscles attaching closely to the skin surface.  In some that was not born with dimples it is possible to create a dimple surgically.  Hope that helps.

Question 9

what is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Palate surgery: More specifically, it is removal of any tonsillar tissue, oval of the uvula and shortening of the palate. It is a surgery for mild to moderate sleep apnea and snoring.

Question 10

what is paraphimosis?

Accepted Answer

Paraphimosis: It is where the foreskin of the penis gets stuck while retracted. It can lead to swelling and eventually ischemia of the tip of the penis. It is very important that this gets repaired as quickly as possibly.

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