Treatment of Thyroid Nodule.
10.5124/jkma.2002.45.10.1242
- Author:
Kyung Rae KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Thyroid nodule;
Treatment;
FNA
- MeSH:
Adult;
Humans;
Incidence;
Thyroid Diseases;
Thyroid Gland*;
Thyroid Nodule*
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2002;45(10):1242-1250
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The thyroid nodule is a very common thyroid disease in adults, with an increasing incidence. Cancers are found in 10~14% of patients presenting with palpable thyroid nodules. As FNA is the single best test for evaluation of thyroid nodules, FNA should be the first test in patients with a thyroid nodule 1cm or larger. According to the FNA findings, thyroid nodules are usually classified into three categories: malignant, benign, and suspicious/indeterminate lesions. Malignant nodules should be treated by surgery, while benign nodules can be followed without any medical treatment or suppressed by L-T4 treatment. Patients with suspicious/indeterminate nodules, are malignant in 10% to 20% of cases, should be advised to undergo surgery.
