Not all patients with thyroid nodules require an operation. However, a patient must have reliable follow-up in order to be observed. Patients with the following findings may be considered for observation:
- Small benign-appearing nodule on ultrasound
- Benign nodule on FNA biopsy
- Non-diagnostic FNA biopsy with benign ultrasound features
- Multiple nodules with benign ultrasound features and FNA biopsy of the main nodule that is consistent with a benign nodule
- Small follicular neoplasm that is "hot" on a radioiodine scan
Not all patients with thyroid nodules require an operation.
However, a patient must have reliable follow-up in order to be
observed. Patients with the following findings may be considered
for observation: Small benign-appearing nodule on...
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Not all patients with thyroid nodules require an operation. However, a patient must have reliable follow-up in order to be observed. Patients with the following findings may be considered for observation:
