COURSE on THYROID ULTRASOUND

Section 2 The nodular goiter

Part 2 The composition of the nodule

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The composition of the nodule - case 753

Clinical data: A 41-year-old man requested an evaluation of a nodular goiter. After the discovery of a nodule 3 years ago, aspiration cytology was performed, and 3 mL cystic fluid was removed. Several weeks before the present examination the patient noticed that the cyst has refilled.

Palpation: a not firm nodule in the right lobe.

Laboratory data: TSH 1.96 mIU/L. 

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