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ea0049ep1218 | Clinical case reports - Thyroid/Others | ECE2017

Thyroid nodule size at ultrasound as a predictor of malignancy

Gallardo Gema Lopez , Sastre Julia , Gonzalez Abel , Arranz Sandra , Silva Julia , Valero Miguel Angel , Aranda Jaime

Introduction: Most thyroid nodules are benign. Some studies have shown largest nodule size, specially >4 cm, can predict malignancy and reduce fine needle aspiration (FNA) accuracy. Recent studies, however, have shown conflicting results as to whether nodule size may be used to distinguish at risk-lesions. We attempt to determine whether nodule size predicts thyroid malignancy and to examine accuracy of fine needle aspiration (FNA) by size.Material a...