title: Diagnostic protocol: solitary thyroid nodules in adults.
abstract: The literature states that most thyroid nodules found on physical examination are benign adenomas, but each nodule must be regarded with suspicion until proven benign or malignant. This diagnostic protocol provides a step by step process of evaluating subjective data, objective data and diagnostic tests relating to the work-up of the patient with a thyroid nodule.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008499:Medical Records; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*