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===Indications=== | ===Indications=== | ||
* Reaccumulation of the nodule despite 3–4 repeated fine needle aspiration cytology | * Reaccumulation of the nodule despite 3–4 repeated fine needle aspiration cytology | ||
* Size | * Size greater than 4 cm | ||
* Compressive symptoms | * Compressive symptoms | ||
* [[Vocal cord]] dysfunction and [[lymphadenopathy]] | * [[Vocal cord]] dysfunction and [[lymphadenopathy]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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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 greater than 4 cm
- 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