for cystic thyroid nodules (CTNs) has a high rate of nondiagnostic and false-negative results. Ultrasound-guided FNAB (UG-FNAB) permits direct sampling of the wall and/or the solid portion of CTNs ...

An estimated 42 million people in India suffer from thyroid problems, an autoimmune condition that has grown very common. The most frequent cause is thought to be iodine deficiency brought on by ...

Statin-treated patients had a significantly lower prevalence of thyroid nodules than controls (36% versus 68%). The incidence of multiple nodules, number of nodules per patient, and nodule volume ...

Thyroid nodules are classified as: Solitary (a single nodule), Multiple (more than one nodule), Cystic (fluid-filled) and Solid.” Dr Manjunath Malige highlighted, “The following factors ...

Nodule size is based on average length and width. Nonsolid (ground glass) or partially solid nodules may require longer follow-up. CT: Computed tomography.

These are small lumps that form in the thyroid gland. These nodules can be solid or filled with fluid and are usually harmless but in some cases, they might affect hormone levels or grow large ...