title: Management of Thyroid nodules in adult patients.
abstract: Thyroid nodule is a common presentation and requires a structured diagnostic approach to ascertain the risk of malignancy and determine appropriate management. This review article highlights the key points in the history and examination which can help with risk stratification. It also discussed the application of fine needle aspiration cytology findings and the British Thyroid Association Guidelines in clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: ENT Department, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster DN2 5LT, UK. cyeng@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Chee Yean
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Eng
authors.forename: Muhammad S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Quraishi
authors.forename: Patrick J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Bradley
mesh_terms: D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D016606:Thyroid Nodule / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*
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