Thyroid nodule

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975 · Postgrad. Med., v. 57, no. 7, pp. 103-105

OSTI ID:4036202

McKenney, J F

A palpable mass or nodule may represent any one of a large and diverse group of conditions that involve the thyroid. Whether the patient is euthyroid, hypothyroid, or hyperthyroid can be assessed, and the cause of hypofunction or hyperfunction can usually be determined. Scintiscanning provides important information on the anatomic structure of thyroid nodules. A hot nodule should be ablated by either radioiodine or surgery. A warm nodule usually responds to suppression therapy; if regression does not occur, the problem should be reevaluated. A cold nodule should be surgically excised, as microscopic study of such a lesion is mandatory. (auth)

• Research Organization: Scott and White Clinic, Temple, TX
• NSA Number: NSA-33-029862
• OSTI ID: 4036202
• Journal Information: Postgrad. Med., v. 57, no. 7, pp. 103-105, Journal Name: Postgrad. Med., v. 57, no. 7, pp. 103-105; ISSN POMDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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