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Chapter 57: Thyroid Gland- Malignant Thyroid Nodules Flashcards

1
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What percentage of cold thyroid nodules are malignant?

A

≈25% in adults

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What percentage of multinodular masses are malignant?

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≈1%

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What is the treatment of a patient with a history of radiation
exposure, thyroid nodule, and negative FNA?

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Most experts would remove the nodule surgically (because of the high risk of radiation) with thyroid lobectomy

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What should be done with thyroid cyst aspirate?

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Send to cytopathology

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