Management of the thyroid nodule

Gabriele Galata; Klaus Martin Schulte

doi:10.1016/j.mpsur.2011.06.020

Management of the thyroid nodule

Gabriele Galata^*, Klaus Martin Schulte

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The purpose of this article is to propose a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the thyroid nodule. The clinical presentation of thyroid nodules is heterogeneous. The task of the surgeon is to classify the nodule, stratify risks, plan treatment and appropriate follow-up. Although differentiated thyroid carcinoma has a mostly benign prognosis, follow-up should last a lifetime. Also, pathology can change with time. It is known that a benign thyroid nodule, silent for a long time, can suddenly increase in size and show signs of malignancy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	434-439
Number of pages	6
Journal	Surgery (United Kingdom)
Volume	29
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpsur.2011.06.020
Publication status	Published - Sept 2011
Externally published	Yes

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