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Consultation with the specialist: thyroid nodules.
Pediatrics in review - 1 Feb 2012
Osipoff Jennifer N, Wilson Thomas A
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Based on strong research evidence, thyroid nodules in children and teenagers are more likely to be malignant than in adults. Based on strong research evidence, a history of ionizing radiation to the head or neck is an independent risk factor for the development of thyroid malignancies. There is strong research evidence, including a recent meta-analysis, supporting the use of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in the...
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