Recognition and management of thyroid nodules in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

The characteristics of thyroid nodules in children are significantly different from those in adults,and the assessment and treatment of thyroid nodules in children are also different from those in adults.The key step to evaluate thyroid nodules is to differentiate benign from malignant nodules.Early identification of risk factors,definite diagnosis based on medical history,laboratory and related instruments,reasonable treatment and avoidance of overdiagnosis and treatment are helpful to improve the prognosis of children with thyroid nodules,especially children with malignant tumors,and reduce complications.