DETECTION OF MALIGNANCY IN SOLITARY THYROID NODULE.

Thyroid nodule shape suggests malignancy.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate if a nodule with shape taller than wide (anteroposterior/transverse diameter ratio, A/T > or = 1) is a good predictor of malignancy independent of the size. METHODS We retrospectively examined the cytological and histological results of 7455 nodules (5198 patients) referred for ultrasound-guided-fine needle aspiration cytology (US-FNAC) in our hospital from January 1991 ...

Managing the solitary thyroid nodule.

Solitary thyroid nodules are commonly seen in surgical outpatient clinics. A detailed history and a careful physical examination are essential. In the management of the solitary thyroid nodule, fine needle aspiration cytology has become the cornerstone investigation. Ultrasound cannot differentiate between benign and malignant nodules, however is useful in the follow-up period to identify any f...

Study of Thyroid Carcinoma in Solitary Thyroid Nodule

Introduction solitary thyroid nodule is defined as a single discrete mass of abnormal tissue in an otherwise normal thyroid gland. In different studies, thyroid nodules were found in 4-7 percent of American adults. Thyroid nodule is probably one of the commonest endocrine problems in the wold. In a report from the thyroid clinic, IPGMR, Dhaka, 32.67 percent of all thyroid patients had solitary ...

Management of the solitary thyroid nodule.

Thyroid nodules are common, with up to 8% of the adult population having palpable nodules. With the use of ultrasound, up to 10 times more nodules are likely to be detected. Increasing numbers of nodules are being detected serendipitously because of the rising use of imaging to investigate unrelated conditions. The primary aim in investigating a thyroid nodule is to exclude the possibility of m...

Solitary thyroid nodule--what to do?