Background Palpable thyroid nodules are present in 4–7% of the population and their
prevalence increases with age. Thyroid incidentalomas—impalpable nodules detected …

Thyroid incidentalomas are commonly found on cross-sectional imaging of the neck and
they are equally likely to be malignant as palpable thyroid nodules. Guidelines on their …

Thyroid nodules are an extremely common endocrine disorder with a generally accepted
prevalence of around 4% to 7%. The Framingham study, 1 completed in 1968, demonstrated …

Uncertainties still remain in the management of thyroid nodules. Palpable thyroid nodules
have a prevalence in iodine-replete populations of about 5% and an incidence of about 1 …

Thyroid incidentaloma is defined as an unsuspected, asymptomatic thyroid lesion that is
discovered on an imaging study or during an operation unrelated to the thyroid gland …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential importance and need for
further investigation of thyroid lesions detected during imaging investigations unrelated to …

During the last 2 decades, the evolution of sensitive diagnostic techniques has significantly
improved and simplified endocrine practice. Technologic advances have expanded …

The term incidentaloma refers to an unexpected, asymptomatic tumor discovered
serendipitously during an unrelated procedure. Incidentalomas have become an important …

Incidental lesions of the thyroid gland are an increasing problem facing clinicians. While
asymptomatic palpable lesions are detected in only 4–7% of the population, currently …

A thyroid incidentaloma is an unexpected, asymptomatic thyroid tumor fortuitously
discovered during the investigation of an unrelated condition. The prevalence rate is 67 …