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solitary thyroid nodule |
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solitary thyroid nodule A discrete enlargement of an otherwise normal thyroid gland Epidemiology ♀:♂ 4:1; most are incidental findings during autopsy or surgical exploration for other reasons DiffDx Colloid–adenomatous
nodule–42-77% of STNs, follicular adenoma–15-40%, CA–8-17% Diagnosis FNA biopsy, radionuclide scanning–131I, 99mTc, ultrasonography Management Malignant and indeterminant lesions are treated by surgery How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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