How are childhood thyroid nodules discovered: opportunities for improving early detection.
J Pediatr
; 164(3): 658-60, 2014 Mar.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24345455
ABSTRACT
In a retrospective analysis of childhood thyroid nodules, 18% were radiographic incidentalomas and 41% were discovered by a clinician's palpation; 40% were discovered by patients' families. The latter group had the largest nodules and highest rates of thyroid cancer metastasis, suggesting opportunities for earlier detection through annual well-child visits.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Nódulo da Glândula Tireoide
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Marrocos