[Thyroid nodule and pregnancy].
The author refer that thyroid nodule occur quite often in general population. He also mention research methods, and how they could be changed when pregnant women in concern. Therefore this prognosis must be done through cytology and ultrasounds. When related to rate of occurrence, metastasis and mortality, there are no differences between pregnant or non-pregnant women with thyroid papillary carcinoma. He also discusses the options and when it is the right time to surgery.
Rosas
Serafim
S
Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospital de Sto. André, Leiria.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D016606:Thyroid Nodule / Q000175:diagnosis