The initial evaluation of any person suspected of having thyroid disease comprises a clinical
history, physical examination, and a variable number of laboratory investigations. There is …

Background: Ultrasonography (US) is increasingly being employed by endocrinologists and
surgeons in the diagnosis and management of patients with thyroid nodules and thyroid …

Background Thyroid nodules are a common clinical problem and some are potentially
cancerous; however, little is known about the prevalence of thyroid nodules in China. The …

Thyroid nodules are common and are frequently benign. Current data suggest that the
prevalence of palpable thyroid nodules is 3% to 7% in North America; the prevalence is as …

Objective To provide an updated review of the current progress in, and the practice and
pitfalls of, thyroid fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy. Methods The medical literature on the …

Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy of thyroid nodules is minimally invasive and safe and is
usually performed on an outpatient basis. However, the optimal application of FNA requires …

This article reviews agreement, disagreement and need for future research of the thyroid
nodule guidelines published by the British Thyroid Association, National Cancer Institute …

Ultrasound (US)-guided fine needle aspiration (US-FNA) has played a crucial role in
managing patients with thyroid nodules, owing to its safety and accuracy. However, even …

After fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of the thyroid was first described in 1948, 1 7 it
was mainly developed by Scandinavian researchers. 80, lZ7 In the early 1970s, it was used …