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Thyroid Nodules: Advances in Evaluation and Management.
American family physician - 1 Sept 2020
Kant Ravi, Davis Amanda, Verma Vipin
Abstract excerpt
Thyroid nodules can be detected by ultrasonography in up to 68% of the general population. They are typically benign and are often discovered incidentally. The primary goal of thyroid nodule evaluation is to determine whether it is malignant. After thyroid ultrasonography has been performed, the next step is measurement of serum thyroid-stimulating hormone. If levels are low, a radionuclide thyroid uptake scan is...
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