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[The autonomous nodule. Clinical aspects]

A Fumarola1, S Sciacchitano, D Danese

  • 1Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza.

Minerva Endocrinologica
|December 1, 1993
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Autonomously functioning thyroid nodules (AFTN) are independent of TSH regulation. While most AFTN cases remain stable, a small percentage develop hyperthyroidism over time.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pathology
  • Molecular Biology

Context:

  • Autonomously functioning thyroid nodule (AFTN) encompasses diverse thyroid diseases independent of TSH regulation.
  • Retrospective analysis of 1572 AFTN patients from 1974-1992, out of 14107 thyroid disease cases.
  • Examines pathological basis, molecular implications, and clinical/epidemiological data.

Purpose:

  • To discuss the pathological basis and molecular implications of AFTN.
  • To analyze clinical and epidemiological data of AFTN patients.
  • To evaluate the natural course and treatment outcomes of AFTN.

Summary:

  • AFTN affects 1572 patients (F/M=5.3/1), with a mean age of 41. Hyperthyroidism occurs in 17%, more in men over 40.
  • Sonolucent areas in 8.6% may halt nodule growth. Cytology shows patterns similar to nodular goiter with follicular cell hyperactivity.

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  • Fine needle aspiration resolved 40% of cysts; sclerotherapy reduced nodule volume in 50% of cases.

    • Impact:

    • 84.7% of AFTN patients remained stable over a mean 61-month follow-up.
    • 15.3% of AFTN cases progressed to hyperthyroidism.
    • Understanding AFTN progression and treatment is crucial for patient management.