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(Created page with "Discovery of a '''thyroid nodule''', a nodule in the thyroid gland, either by the patient or incidentally during physical examination, is a common presentation of thyroid neoplasms or cysts. 95% of thyroid nodules are benign. Some thyroid tumours produce thyroid hormones, causing hyperthyroidism, in which case they’re called “toxic”. == Etiology == These are the most common causes of thyroid nodule: * Benign thyroid nodule...") |
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** Thyroid cyst | ** Thyroid cyst | ||
* Malignant thyroid nodule | * Malignant thyroid nodule | ||
** Thyroid carcinoma | ** [[Thyroid cancer|Thyroid carcinoma]] | ||
The most common thyroid nodule is the follicular adenoma. Follicular adenomas are derived from the follicular epithelium. They’re solitary, well-circumscribed masses that may give rise to painless uninodular goiter. | The most common thyroid nodule is the follicular adenoma. Follicular adenomas are derived from the follicular epithelium. They’re solitary, well-circumscribed masses that may give rise to painless uninodular goiter. | ||
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Malignant cold nodules are treated with surgery. Benign cold nodules are treated with observation if < 3 cm, and surgery if > 3 cm. | Malignant cold nodules are treated with surgery. Benign cold nodules are treated with observation if < 3 cm, and surgery if > 3 cm. | ||
[[Category:Endocrinology]] | <noinclude>[[Category:Endocrinology]]</noinclude> | ||