Evaluation and management of incidentally discovered thyroid nodules

Title: Evaluation and management of incidentally discovered thyroid nodules

Author: Datta, Rajiv V. / Petrelli, Nicholas J. / Ramzy, Joseph
Reference: Surgical Oncology, 15 (1), p.33-42, Jul 2006

doi: 10.1016/j.suronc.2006.07.002

Keywords: Thyroid; Cancer; Nodule; Ultrasonography; Biopsy

Abstract: …in 10–15%. Thyroid carcinoma occurs…between radiation and thyroid malignancy was reported…Radiation exposures in Chernobyl have also lead to an increase in number of thyroid malignancies. Higher doses used for cancer treatment produce…

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960740406000260

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…

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1479666X12001230

Ultrasound diagnosis of radiation-induced childhood thyroid cancer in Belarus: 10 years of practical experience

Title: Ultrasound diagnosis of radiation-induced childhood thyroid cancer in Belarus: 10 years of practical experience

Author: Drozd, Valentina M. / Lyshchik, Andrej P. / Demidchik, Evgueni P. / Cherstvoy, Evgeny D. / Ostapenko, Vladislav A. / Reiners, Christoph

Reference: International Congress Series, 1234, p.221-229, May 2002

doi: 10.1016/S0531-5131(01)00611-2

Keywords: Ultrasound diagnosis; Childhood thyroid cancer; Ultrasonography

Abstract: …applications of ultrasound in thyroid diagnosis is fine-needle…in clinical management of thyroid patients [5] . After the Chernobyl accident, there was a tendency…increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer in Belarus. The frequency…

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Goitre and thyroid cancer

Title: Goitre and thyroid cancer

Author: Sheppard, Michael C
Reference: Medicine, 33 (11), p.35-37, Nov 2005
doi: 10.1383/medc.2005.33.11.35

Keywords: endocrine disorders; thyroid; goitre; cancer; radioiodine; thyroglobulin; ultrasonography; scintiscanning; follicular; papillary

Abstract: …and malignant thyroid nodules. It…following the Chernobyl accident…increased risk of thyroid cancer. 2 Goitre…incidence of thyroid disorders in…Williams E D. Cancer after nuclear…lessons from the Chernobyl accident. Nat…

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