Thyroid nodules:thyroidectomy or observation?
- VernacularTitle:甲状腺结节:手术切除还是观察?
- Author:
Guoliang HUANG
;
Yi ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
thyroid nodules;
thyroidectomy;
observation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2001;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Thyroid nodules are very common.Its etiological factors include hyperplasia,adenomas,cancer,cysts,and thyroiditis.Most of thyroid nodules are benign.The management of thyroid nodules whether thyroidectomy or observation is according to their nature.So,the key of the therapy is to identify that they are benign or malignant.We should comprehensive evaluate patients' history,physical examination,laboratory examination,and auxiliary examination for judging the nature of thyroid nodules and making decision in the choose of thyroidectomy or observation.
