THYROID NODULE-RISK FACTORS

SUMMARY

1. Hx of head/neck radiation

2. Famiy history of thyroid CA

3. Age < 20 or > 70

4. Male

5. Growing nodule

6. Firm

7. Fixed

8. Lymphadenopathy

9. Symptoms of compression, dysphonia, dysphagia

10. US features: microcalcifications, irregular margins, local invasion, lymphadenopathy, hypoechogenecity

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