Diagnosis and management of thyroid nodules

Abstract

Nodular thyroid disease refers to the presence of a solitary solid nodule, a multinodular gland, or one or more cystic lesions. The evolution of new concepts and technological advancements has had considerable impact on the management of nodular thyroid disease over the past decade. These include: Recognition of an increased prevalence of nodular thyroid disease and an increased potential for thyroid carcinoma in nodules traditionally thought to be at low risk (multinodular goiter, cystic, chronic, and those nodules associated with hyperthyroidism)