Clinical data: a 42-year-old woman was referred for aspiration cytology. A multinodular goiter was discovered during evaluation of palsy of the left recurrent nerve which has resolved spontaneously after 3 months duration.

Palpation: a firm nodule in the right lobe.

Functional state: euthyroidism (TSH 2.65 mIU/L).

 

The lesion in question was located in the upper part of the right lobe.