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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Thyroid nodules are highly prevalent, detected in up to 68% of the population via ultrasonography.
  • Most thyroid nodules are benign, frequently discovered incidentally during imaging.
  • The critical step in thyroid nodule evaluation is determining malignancy risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic pathway for evaluating thyroid nodules.
  • To define criteria for fine-needle aspiration and molecular testing.
  • To inform treatment decisions for thyroid nodules, including special populations.

Main Methods:

  • Initial assessment involves thyroid ultrasonography and serum thyroid-stimulating hormone measurement.
  • Radionuclide thyroid uptake scans are used for low thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.
  • Fine-needle aspiration is guided by nodule size, ultrasound characteristics, and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels; The Bethesda System classifies results.

Main Results:

  • Hyperfunctioning nodules are rarely malignant and typically do not require tissue sampling.
  • Suspicious or solid hypoechoic nodules (≥1 cm) warrant fine-needle aspiration.
  • Molecular testing aids treatment decisions for indeterminate fine-needle aspiration results, identifying cancer-associated mutations.

Conclusions:

  • The diagnostic algorithm for thyroid nodules prioritizes malignancy assessment through imaging and biochemical tests.
  • Fine-needle aspiration and molecular testing are key tools for risk stratification and guiding management.
  • Standard evaluation and treatment apply to pregnant women and children, with noted limitations for molecular testing in these groups.