Pay attention to the problem of the overtreatment of thyroid nodules
10.3969/j.issn.1007-3969.2016.01.007
- VernacularTitle:重视甲状腺结节的过度治疗问题
- Author:
Bin ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Thyroid nodule;
Surgery;
Diagnosis
- From:
China Oncology
2016;(1):43-46
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Thyroid nodules are common lesions which are over-treated in Mainland China. This article encourages using standard diagnostic procedures to differentiate malignant nodules from benign nodules especially by ifne needle aspiration (FNA) cytology. The proper treatment should be applied according to different FNA results to avoid overtreatment.