Nodular thyroid disease physical examination
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Overview
Physical Examination
Neck
- Most thyroid nodules are not detected by clinicians.
- The physical findings suggestive of malignancy include a firm, non-mobile nodule with rapid growth.
- Unfortunately, these findings are not sensitive or specific.
- Hard nodules can be found in chronic thyroiditis, and soft nodules in cystic papillary cancer.
- Vocal cord paralysis and enlarged lymph nodes may also be indicative of malignancy.
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