AbstrAct thyroid nodules are common in clinical practice. they may be solitary within a
“normal” thyroid gland or dominant within a multinodular goiter. the incidence of thyroid …

Context Approximately 60% of adults harbor 1 or more thyroid nodules. The possibility of
cancer is the overriding concern, but only about 5% prove to be malignant. The widespread …

Management of thyroid nodules is one of the most controversial issues in thyroidology.
Different approaches derive from geographical variation in presentation, inadequate or …

Thyroid nodules are a frequent clinical finding for which the exclusion of thyroid cancer or
thyroid autonomy is necessary. The management of thyroid nodules has significantly …

Importance Thyroid nodules are common, being detected in up to 65% of the general
population. This is likely due to the increased use of diagnostic imaging for purposes …

Thyroid nodules constitute by far the most common disorder of the endocrine system.
Epidemiological studies have indicated that approximately 5% of women and 1% of men …

Background Thyroid nodules are common, yet treatment modalities range from observation
to surgical resection. Because thyroid nodules are frequently found incidentally during …

Key Clinical Points Thyroid Nodules Thyroid nodules are common; the majority are benign.
Thyroid ultrasonographic characteristics and especially the results of ultrasonographically …

Thyroid nodules are frequently diagnosed today, mainly due to the wide use of neck
ultrasonography (US). The majority of these are benign; suspicion for malignancy is an …

Thyroid nodules can be detected by ultrasonography in up to 68% of the general population.
They are typically benign and are often discovered incidentally. The primary goal of thyroid …