Thyroid adenoma medical therapy
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Overview
Medical Therapy
Management
- Most patients with thyroid adenoma can be managed by watchful waiting (without surgical excision) with regular monitoring.[1] However, some patients still choose surgery after being fully informed of the risks.[1] Regular monitoring mainly consists of watching for changes in nodule size and symptoms, and repeat ultrasonography or needle aspiration biopsy if the nodule grows.[1]
- According to American Thyroid Association guuidelines no further investigatiosn are required for non-palpable nodules smaller than 1 cm with no clinical features and diagnosed via Imaging.
- Beta blockers are used to treat symptoms in toxic patients.
- Thyroxine supression therapy for benign theyroid adenoma have been recommended.