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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Thyroid [[lobectomy]] is recommended for all patients who develop pressure [[symptom]]s of thyroid adenoma. | Thyroid [[lobectomy]] or thyroidectomy is recommended for all patients who develop pressure [[symptom]]s of thyroid adenoma. | ||
==Surgery== | ==Surgery== | ||
* The minimal surgical procedure is a [[lobectomy]], removing all [[thyroid]] tissue on the side of the lesion. | * The minimal surgical procedure is a thyroid [[lobectomy]], removing all [[thyroid]] tissue on the side of the lesion. | ||
===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 | ||
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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 or thyroidectomy is recommended for all patients who develop pressure symptoms of thyroid adenoma.
Surgery
- The minimal surgical procedure is a thyroid lobectomy, removing all thyroid tissue on the side of the lesion.
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