Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Thyroid nodules can be detected in 50 to 60% of healthy individuals, particularly in the elderly and females. An increase in differentiated thyroid cancer has been noted over the years, especially papillary thyroid cancer.Objectives: To assess different approaches to management and histological nature of thyroid nodules in Malta, as well as to evaluate the association of ultrasound characteristics with biochemical and histological features....