| Title |
Thyroid incidentalomas: to treat or not to treat
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|---|---|
| Published in |
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, February 2010
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00405-010-1207-1 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
N. G. Iyer, Ashok R. Shaha, Carl E. Silver, Kenneth O. Devaney, Alessandra Rinaldo, Phillip K. Pellitteri, Alfio Ferlito |
| Abstract |
Incidental lesions of the thyroid gland are an increasing problem facing clinicians. While asymptomatic palpable lesions are detected in only 4-7% of the population, currently available imaging modalities are sensitive enough to detect lesions in 20-30% of the population. Guidelines for managing these incidentalomas are limited, largely due to lack of well-powered prospective studies. This review will address the currently available data on thyroid incidentalomas, detected through clinical examination, cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, and PET scans. We will focus on the modalities of detection and risk of malignancy, further investigation and management options and the deficiencies therein. We propose a pragmatic algorithm when faced with this clinical dilemma under differing circumstances. |
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