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Geanina Popoveniuc1, Jacqueline Jonklaas.
Abstract
Thyroid nodules are common entities, clinically important primarily because of their malignant potential. Serum thyrotropin and thyroid ultrasonography are pivotal in evaluating thyroid nodules. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy is the most accurate tool for diagnosing malignancy and selecting candidates for surgery. An approach to the initial evaluation and management of single nodules, functioning nodules, multinodular glands, incidental nodules, and cysts is discussed, as are therapeutic interventions for benign nodules. Thyroid cancer discovered during pregnancy is also discussed. Copyright ÂEntities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22443979 PMCID: PMC3575959 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2012.02.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Clin North Am ISSN: 0025-7125 Impact factor: 5.456