Question

John and Radha were classmates since childhood. When Radha became eleven years old, she developed a little swelling on her neck. She visited the doctor who started medication for her. After a few years, John also developed a slight protrusion on his throat. He got worried and went to the doctor. But, the doctor assured him that it was a normal feature in boys while they are growing up. Which one is the reason for the difference in diagnosis?

• A. Radha's symptom is hyper/hypothyroidism, John's symptom is of puberty i.e. development of Adam's apple
• B. Radha's symptom is of puberty i.e., development of Adam's apple, John's symptom is hyper/hypo thyroidism
• C. Radha and John's symptoms are of hypothyroidism
• D. Radha and John's symptoms are of hyperthyroidism

Answer 1

The correct option is A Radha's symptom is hyper/hypothyroidism, John's symptom is of puberty i.e. development of Adam's apple

John, being male, has one of the puberty features as the development of Adam's apple. Adam's apple is a feature of the human neck, where a lump or protrusion is formed by the angle of thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx. It is larger and prominent in the case of males.
Radha, being a female, does not have a prominent Adam's apple and might have swelling in the throat as a result of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Thus, the correct answer is the option A.