Abstract
The assessment of a thyroid nodule serves several purposes. The patient may experience symptoms from a functional or sizable lesion, or may be at risk of cancer. A thorough history and blood test for TSH, eventually combined with a technetium (Tc) scan, will promptly identify a hyperfunctioning nodule. Symptoms related to the size of a nodule are usually indicated by the patient, and may be crucial in the treatment-making process.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Endocrine Surgery: Principles and Practice |
| Editors | Johnathan Hubbard, William B. Inabnet, Chung-Yau Lo |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Springer London |
| Pages | 17-28 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-84628-881-4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2009 |
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