Thyroid Nodules - 22/03/12
Corresponding author. Division of Endocrinology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Suite 230, Building D, 4000 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007.Résumé |
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.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Thyroid nodule, TSH, Ultrasonography, FNA biopsy, Elastography, Molecular markers, Indeterminate cytology, Malignancy
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| J.J. is supported by grant 1UL1RR031975 from the National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health. Funding for publication of the figures in this article was provided by the Graduate Medical Education office at Washington Hospital Center. |
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| Disclosure Summary: The authors have nothing to disclose. |
Vol 96 - N° 2
P. 329-349 - mars 2012 Retour au numéro
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