"It is important to screen for the presence of malignant features in any of the nodules and subsequent FNA can be done from the suspicious nodule(s)."
"When increased activity and hyperthyroidism are present then the condition is referred to as a toxic multinodular goitre or Plummer disease."
"Doppler: peripheral vessels are usually noted; may show intranodular vascularity (mostly in hyperfunctioning nodules)"
"It is important to screen for the presence of malignant features in any of the nodules and subsequent FNA can be done from the suspicious nodule(s)."
"large size: the cut-off is often taken as 10 mm to warrant an FNA"
"presence of microcalcifications: almost always warrants an FNA"
"Treatment of multinodular goitre may be pursued if the thyroid is hyperfunctioning, or if the goitre is causing local mass effect. There is no standard treatment and choice of treatment depends on local practice patterns, the activity of the goitre, and the results of FNA of any suspicious nodules."
Expected headings
"Malignant sonographic features"
"Benign sonographic features"
"Multinodular goitre (MNG) is defined as an enlarged thyroid gland (i.e. goitre) due to multiple nodules which may have normal, decreased or increased function."
"Doppler: peripheral vessels are usually noted; may show intranodular vascularity (mostly in hyperfunctioning nodules)"
"Treatment of multinodular goitre may be pursued if the thyroid is hyperfunctioning, or if the goitre is causing local mass effect. There is no standard treatment and choice of treatment depends on local practice patterns, the activity of the goitre, and the results of FNA of any suspicious nodules."