Incidental thyroid nodules that are found on an imaging study performed for reasons other
than thyroid pathology represent a common scenario encountered by health care providers …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Thyroid nodules are present in 4–10% of the adult population. However, less than 1% of all
cancers occur in the thyroid gland. Thyroid nodules are usually an incidental finding in a …

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 …

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 …

Incidentally discovered thyroid lesions have become increasingly common with the
development and more frequent utilization of highly sensitive imaging modalities throughout …

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 …