The solitary thyroid nodule, defined as a palpably discrete swelling within an otherwise
apparently normal gland, is usually a benign lesion. However, patient and physician alike …

Answer questions and earn CME/CNE Thyroid cancer exists in several forms. Differentiated
thyroid cancers include those with papillary and follicular histologies. These tumors exist …

Hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease (GD) is a relatively rare disease in children.
Treatment options are the same as in adults-anti-thyroid drugs (ATD), radio-active iodine …

Abstract purpose: We evaluated the frequency of thyroid cancer in patients with cold thyroid
nodules in relation to iodine intake, sex, age, and multinodularity in a consecutive series of …

To investigate predictors of relapse in small (≤ 1.5 cm) papillary thyroid cancers, we
performed a retrospective chart review study of patients treated and followed up in our …

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 Papillary microcarcinoma (PMC) is increasing in incidence because of
diagnosis by ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology. Methods Between January …

The application of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) to the evaluation of the thyroid nodule has
greatly enhanced the ability of the clinician to appropriately select patients for thyroidectomy …

The most common cause of thyrotoxicosis in children and adults is Graves' disease, an
autoimmune disorder characterized by diffuse goiter, hyperthyroidism and ophthalmopathy …

Physicians who are responsible for the care of patients with thyroid nodules are increasingly
aware of the need for safe, expedient, and cost-effective management of this common …