The simple nodular goiter, the etiology of which is multifactorial, encompasses the spectrum
from the incidental asymptomatic small solitary nodule to the large intrathoracic goiter …

Context: Controversy remains as to the optimal management of patients with multiple thyroid
nodules. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, distribution …

BACKGROUND. The diagnostic evaluation of patients with thyroid nodules is imprecise.
Despite the benefits of fine‐needle aspiration (FNA), most patients who are referred for …

Context: Thyroid nodules and goiter are common, and fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB)
is the first investigation of choice in distinguishing benign from malignant disease. Objective …

Thyroid nodules are common. The clinical importance of thyroid nodules is related to
excluding malignancy (4.0 to 6.5% of all thyroid nodules), evaluate their functional status …

background There are many reports that diagnostic accuracy of fine‐needle aspiration
(FNA) of thyroid is improved with ultrasound guidance, especially for impalpable nodules …

In the general population, thyroid nodules are found in 5% by palpation and in 50% by
ultrasonography (US). Initial evaluation of nodules should include serum thyroid-stimulating …

Background: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) may be the procedure of choice in the
preoperative evaluation of thyroid nodules, yet it suffers as a modality both because of its …

Background: Fine-needle aspiration biopsy is the standard diagnostic test for evaluating
possible malignancy in a thyroid nodule. Objective: To evaluate the role of routine …