Nodules Thyroid Endocrine Disorders Conditions and Diseases

A thyroid nodule or a fluid filled cyst will sometimes be found in the thyroid gland. A fluid filled cyst is sometimes aspirated, but seldom needs to be surgically removed.

• Evaluation of the Thyroid Nodule - Review of diagnosis and treatment by noted experts endocrine disorders in the field.
• Risk for Malignancy of Thyroid Nodules as Assessed by Sonographic Criteria - Abstract that discusses the need for biopsy. From nodules Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
• Journal of Surgical Research : Value of thyroid scintigraphy in the era of cost containment - Study indicates that the thyroid uptake scan in the evaluation nodules of thyroid nodules in euthyroid patients lacks utility.
• Diagnostic Evaluation of the Thyroid Nodule - Guidance on diagnosis and treatment, intended for medical nodules students and endocrine disorders physicians. Slide show presentation from Loyola nodules University Medical Center.
• Thyroid Nodule - Discusses laboratory evaluation, imaging studies, fine-needle aspiration biopsy, management of, and special considerations. From eMedicine.
• Thyroid Nodules - New York Thyroid Center fact sheet discusses the occurrence, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
• Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Nodules - AACE clinical practice guidelines.[PDF]

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