What is it about?
The up-to-date recommendations for the management of thyroid nodules are examined to provide a guide for the diagnosis and a schedule for an effective follow-up.
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Why is it important?
Thyroid nodules are common, and most are benign. The approach has shifted: now ultrasound determines the need for other exams, such as fine-needle aspiration biopsy and molecular testing, and the frequency of future examinations.
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This page is a summary of: The Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Nodules, JAMA, March 2018, American Medical Association (AMA),
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2018.0898.
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