Diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules
Publet Introduction:
Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goitre (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment to life-threatening cancer. The most common thyroid problemsinvolve abnormal production of thyroid hormones. Overproduction of these vital body chemicals results in a condition known as hyperthyroidism. Insufficient hormone production leads to hypothyroidism.
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| Guideline Objectives | Document the workflow required for diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules as specified by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists |
| Target Setting | Specialist clinic |
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| Overview | The application specified a logical pathway for initial assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with thyroid nodules. It covers two slightly different pathways to reflect differences in practice in the US and Europe. |
| Provenance | 7.No provenance has been assigned (default value) |
| Management | Document the workflow required for diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules as specified by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists |
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