Current Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Nodules

Authors

  • Tjokorda Gde Dalem Pemayun Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University - Dr. Kariadi Hospital Semarang, Indonesia

Keywords:

thyroid nodule, thyroid cancer, management, therapy

Abstract

Thyroid nodules are frequently found. Although they are often palpable, many are found incidentally during unrelated radiographic studies. Ten to 15% of thyroid nodules represents thyroid malignancy. Clinician suc as an internist/endocrinologist have to  classify the nodule, stratify the risk of thyroid cancer, performed a diagnostic work-up, provide medical / non-surgical therapy, select candidates for surgery and provide appropriate follow-up that should last a lifetime. This article provide an up-date review of diagnostic approach and management of thyroid nodules, focusing on current algorithm in lights of the most recent published American Thyroid Association thyroid nodule and differentiated thyroid cancer management guidelines.

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Published

2017-05-10

How to Cite

Pemayun, T. G. D. (2017). Current Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Nodules. Acta Medica Indonesiana, 48(3), 247-257. Retrieved from http://www.actamedindones.org/index.php/ijim/article/view/204

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 3 (2016): Acta Medica Indonesiana

Section

CLINICAL PRACTICE

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