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Section 2 The nodular goiter

Part 2 The composition of the nodule

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The composition of the nodule - case 126-1

Clinical data: A 43-year-old man was referred for ethanol sclerotherapy. He was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule two years ago. The nodule proved to be a cyst. The cyst has been evacuated three-times, but it has been always refilled within weeks. The nodule caused difficulties in swallowing.

Palpation: a firm nodule in the left lobe.

Laboratory data: euthyroidism with TSH 0.90 mIU/L.

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