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The [[primary prevention]] of thyroid nodule is aimed at prevention of [[thyroid cancer]] development or a [[malignant]] nodule. The avoidance of the following factors is associated with a lower chance to development of a mailgnant thyroid nodule: | |||
*Avoid [[radiation]] exposure (specially at young age) | |||
*Individuals with diseases known to be associated with [[thyroid cancer]] should be checked regularly | |||
*[[Biochemical]] monitoring with periodic [[calcitonin]] level check in case of family members with [[Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid|medullary carcinoma]] | |||
*Individuals known to have been exposed to external [[radiation]] should be checked immediately and thereafter yearly for [[thyroid cancer]]. | |||
== 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: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]
Overview
Thyroid nodule primary prevention
The primary prevention of thyroid nodule is aimed at prevention of thyroid cancer development or a malignant nodule. The avoidance of the following factors is associated with a lower chance to development of a mailgnant thyroid nodule:
- Avoid radiation exposure (specially at young age)
- Individuals with diseases known to be associated with thyroid cancer should be checked regularly
- Biochemical monitoring with periodic calcitonin level check in case of family members with medullary carcinoma
- Individuals known to have been exposed to external radiation should be checked immediately and thereafter yearly for thyroid cancer.