Thyroid nodules: Does the suspicion for malignancy really justify the increased thyroidectomy rates?

Title: Thyroid nodules: Does the suspicion for malignancy really justify the increased thyroidectomy rates?

Author: Sakorafas, George H. / Peros, George / Farley, David R.

Reference: Surgical Oncology, 15 (1), p.43-55, Jul 2006

doi: 10.1016/j.suronc.2006.07.001

Keywords: Thyroid; Cancer; Incidentalomas; Nodule; Fine-needle aspiration; Cytology; Unnecessary surgery; Tumor; Goiter; Ultrasound

Abstract: …as a risk factor for thyroid carcinoma has been underscored…increase in the incidence of thyroid carcinoma (especially in children) following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in the…patient with a solitary thyroid nodule requires a thorough…incidence of thyroid cancer increases with age in…

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960740406000272

How shall we manage the incidentally found thyroid nodule?

Title: How shall we manage the incidentally found thyroid nodule?
Author: Aspinall, Sebastian R. / Ong, Sarah G.S. / Wilson, Michael S.J. / Lennard, Thomas W.J.

Reference: The Surgeon, In Press, Corrected Proof,Jan 2013

doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2012.11.004

Keywords: Thyroid; Thyroid nodule; Thyroid neoplasm; Ultrasonography; Cytology

Abstract: …Table 1 Risk factors for thyroid cancer on history. Risk factor for thyroid cancer Previous head and neck irradiation Exposure to nuclear fallout e.g. from Chernobyl Family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia…

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Summary of the cytological diagnosis of childhood thyroid diseases around Chernobyl

Title: Summary of the cytological diagnosis of childhood thyroid diseases around Chernobyl

Author: Ito, Masahiro / Yamashita, Shunichi
Reference: International Congress Series, 1234, p.185-192, May 2002

doi: 10.1016/S0531-5131(01)00607-0

Keywords: Thyroid cancer; Cytology; Childhood; Fine-needle aspiration biopsy

Abstract: A combination of ultrasonography and fine-needle aspiration biopsy was performed in the screening project on children around Chernobyl. The aspirated materials from 446 cases were analyzed cytologically. The ultrasonographical screening revealed a 2.9% prevalence of thyroid abnormalities. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNA), conducted in 446 cases, revealed the following diseases: papillary carcinoma, 7.2%; follicular neoplasm, 10.3%; adenomatous goiter, 22.4%; chronic thyroiditis, 26.2%; and cyst, 22.9%….

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