Multinodular Goiter
Study (location, year) MNG SN Diagnostic method OR (CI) Events Population Events Population Abu-Eshy et al. (Saudi Arabia, 1995) 14 172 16 105 Surgery 0.49 (0.23–1.06) Belfiore et al. (Italy,…
Surgery for Thyroid Nodules
Fig. 12.1 High suspicion thyroid nodule with hypoechoic appearance and microcalcifications Fig. 12.2 Intermediate suspicion thyroid nodule with hypoechoic appearance and smooth borders Fig. 12.3 Low suspicion thyroid nodule with…
Fine-Needle Aspiration for Thyroid Nodules
Fig. 6.1 Needle placement into the solid portion of a partially cystic thyroid nodule during FNA Setup The setup for FNA includes preparation of the ultrasound probe for use. There…
History and Examination for Thyroid Nodules
Fig. 2.1 The thyroid gland is inferior to the thyroid cartilage anterior to the tracheal rings. A pyramidal lobe is seen in approximately 50% of the population [5] Postpartum :…
Epidemiology of Thyroid Nodules
Investigation Number of subjects Age (years) Iodine deficient Prevalence (%) Country Laurberg et al. (1998) [4] 423 100 68 66–70 Yes No 12 (female) 2 (female) Denmark Laurberg et al….
Laboratory Evaluation for Thyroid Nodules
Fig. 3.1 Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) is secreted by the hypothalamus which stimulates thyrotropin-secreting hormone (TSH); TSH secretion by the pituitary gland stimulates thyroid hormone production. The thyroid gland produces thyroxine…
Molecular Markers and Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Fig. 8.1 Management of a thyroid nodule based on fine needle aspiration biopsy results. (a) Historical management decisions for thyroid nodules: fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy provides a thyroid tissue…
Thyroxine Therapy for Thyroid Nodules
Study Study design Number of subjects % Response treatment group % Response in placebo group Significance Gharib et al. (1987) Prospective randomized double blind 53 14 20 NS Reverter et…
