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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Thyroid nodules are a common clinical problem, and differentiated thyroid cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent. The American Thyroid Association has published guidelines for the management of thyroid nodules, which were updated in 2015. | |||
== Classification == | == Classification == | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
=== Life-threatening causes === | |||
=== Common causes === | |||
== FIRE == | == FIRE == |
Revision as of 01:19, 20 November 2017
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]
Thyroid nodule Resident Survival Guide Microchapters |
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Overview |
Classification |
Causes |
FIRE |
Diagnosis |
Treatment |
Do's |
Don'ts |
Overview
Thyroid nodules are a common clinical problem, and differentiated thyroid cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent. The American Thyroid Association has published guidelines for the management of thyroid nodules, which were updated in 2015.
Classification
Causes
Life-threatening causes
Common causes
FIRE
Abbreviations:
TSH: Thyroid stimulating hormone, FNA: Fine needle aspiration, FLUS: Follicular lesion of undetermined significance, AUS: Atypia of undetermined significance.
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