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. 2021 Jul;59(4):525-533.
doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2021.03.004.

Incidental Thyroid Nodules on Imaging: Relevance and Management

Kedar G Sharbidre  1 , Mark E Lockhart  2 , Franklin N Tessler  3
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Incidental Thyroid Nodules on Imaging: Relevance and Management

Kedar G Sharbidre et al. Radiol Clin North Am. 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Incidental thyroid nodules (ITNs) are commonly detected on imaging examinations performed for other reasons, particularly computed tomography (CT) (and now PET-CT and even PET-MR imaging), MR imaging, and sonography, primarily a consequence of the increasing sensitivity of these diagnostic modalities. Appropriate management of ITNs is crucial to avoid the cost and medical consequences of unnecessary workups.

Keywords: Biopsy; CT; Computed tomography; Diagnosis; Incidental; MR imaging; Thyroid; Ultrasound.

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Disclosure Dr M.E. Lockhart: Deputy Editor, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine; Chair, ACR Appropriateness Criteria Committee; Book Royalties, Elsevier.

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