A thyroid ultrasound demonstrated a 1-cm solitary, hypoechoic left thyroid nodule with discontinuous surface macrocalcification . The report indicated that no abnormal nodes or masses in the neck ...

Only approximately 5% 10% of thyroid nodules are malignant. [ 1 , 3 4 ] The risk of cancer is higher in children, men, adults below 20 years or over 60 years old, and in patients with a history of ...

NEW ORLEANS —New risk stratification guidance for classifying thyroid nodules may come soon as imaging technology continues to evolve, according to a speaker at the AACE annual meeting.The ...

A team led by UC San Francisco researchers has called for simplified guidelines on when to biopsy thyroid nodules for cancer, which they say would result in fewer unnecessary biopsies. Their ...

Small lumps known as thyroid nodules can sometimes form within the gland, causing significant concern among those affected. The good news is that in most cases, these nodules are benign and harmless.

Tipper Gore underwent surgery yesterday afternoon at Johns Hopkins Hospital to remove a nodule from her thyroid gland, which doctors will test for cancer. They’ll know the results in about a week.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Thyroid nodules are a common health problem that are usually benign, but occasionally have to be taken out. While the procedure used to mean a risky surgery, that's not the ...

Thyroid RFA is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for undesirable thyroid nodules. This procedure is a quick and safe option that enables patients to resume normal daily activity with ...