The worldwide incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing substantially, almost exclusively
attributable to small papillary thyroid cancers. Increased use of diagnostic imaging is …

Importance Incidental thyroid nodules are defined as nodules originally detected in a patient
with no thyroid-related clinical symptoms, examination findings, or suspected thyroid …

The incidental thyroid nodule (ITN) is one of the most common incidental findings on
imaging studies that include the neck. An ITN is defined as a nodule not previously detected …

BACKGROUND: Studies indicate that incidentally discovered thyroid nodules≥ 1 cm in size
may have a higher rate of malignancy (7% to 29%) than traditionally discovered nodules …

Background Incidental thyroid nodules are commonly found by radiological studies done for
other indications. The yearly incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing, in part because of …

The incidental thyroid nodule is a common finding on cross-sectional imaging of the neck
and chest. Although the majority of nonpalpable incidental nodules are benign, the …

Background With widespread use of diagnostic imaging modalities, incidental thyroid
nodules are frequently identified in patients for unrelated reasons. If underlying thyroid …

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 …

Purpose: Thyroid nodules incidentally identified on imaging are thought to contribute to the
increasing incidence of thyroid cancer. We aim to determine the true rate of incidental …

Objective To examine patients with incidentally discovered thyroid nodules (IDTNs) with a
focus on identification, evaluation, surgical intervention, and rates of malignancy. Study …