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Indicators of malignancy

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Factors suggesting possible malignancy include:

  • a rapidly enlarging nodule
  • young patient, especially male
  • past exposure of neck region to irradiation, especially in childhood
  • irregular nodule
  • enlarged regional nodes
  • laryngeal nerve involvement

Reference

  1. Gharib H et al. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, and Associazione Medici Endocrinologi medical guidelines for clinical practice for the diagnosis and management of thyroid nodules - 2016 update. Endocr Pract. 2016 May;22(5):622-39.

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