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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]]
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