Nodular disease of the thyroid gland is prevalent. The lifetime risk for developing a palpable thyroid nodule is estimated to be 5-10%, and the condition affects more women than men. Roughly 5% of thyroid nodules are malignant; the remainder represent a variety of benign diagnoses, including colloid nodules, degenerative cysts, hyperplasia, thyroiditis, or benign neoplasms. A rational approach to management of a thyroid nodule is based on the clinician's ability to distinguish the more common benign diagnoses from malignancy in a highly reliable and cost-effective manner.below is the Northland DHB Imaging and management of clinically palpable Nodules.
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A thyroid nodule is basically a lump that develops within the thyroid gland and is typically non- cancerous and most often forms at the edge of the thyroid. In most cases these nodules will not cause any symptoms are go undetected until an individual is examined during a routine medical exam.
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