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* The minimal surgical procedure is a [[lobectomy]], removing all [[thyroid]] tissue on the side of the lesion.<ref> Benign thyroid nodules. SurgWiki. http://www.surgwiki.com/wiki/Thyroid#Benign_thyroid_nodules Accessed on October 11, 2015</ref> | * The minimal surgical procedure is a [[lobectomy]], removing all [[thyroid]] tissue on the side of the lesion.<ref> Benign thyroid nodules. SurgWiki. http://www.surgwiki.com/wiki/Thyroid#Benign_thyroid_nodules Accessed on October 11, 2015</ref> | ||
===Indications=== | ===Indications=== | ||
* Reaccumulation of the nodule despite 3–4 repeated | * Reaccumulation of the nodule despite 3–4 repeated fine needle aspiration cytology | ||
* Size in excess of 4 cm in some cases | * Size in excess of 4 cm in some cases | ||
* Compressive symptoms | * Compressive symptoms | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Thyroid lobectomy is recommended for all patients who develop pressure symptoms of thyroid adenoma.
Surgery
- The minimal surgical procedure is a lobectomy, removing all thyroid tissue on the side of the lesion.[1]
Indications
- Reaccumulation of the nodule despite 3–4 repeated fine needle aspiration cytology
- Size in excess of 4 cm in some cases
- Compressive symptoms
- Vocal cord dysfunction and lymphadenopathy
References
- ↑ Benign thyroid nodules. SurgWiki. http://www.surgwiki.com/wiki/Thyroid#Benign_thyroid_nodules Accessed on October 11, 2015