Biopsy of Thyroid Nodule
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Thyroid nodules increase with age and are present in almost 10% of the adult population. Autopsy studies reveal the presence of thyroid nodules in 50% of the population, so they are fairly common. 95% of solitary thyroid nodules are benign, and therefore, only 5% of thyroid nodules are malignant.
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This video covers thyroid nodules in the context of thyroid nodule biopsy. It describes how common nodules are with age and that most solitary thyroid nodules are benign.
Key points
- Thyroid nodules are described as increasing with age
- Presence in almost 10 percent of the adult population is stated
- Autopsy studies finding nodules in 50 percent of the population are mentioned
- 95 percent of solitary thyroid nodules are described as benign and 5 percent as malignant
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This video presents “Biopsy of Thyroid Nodule” — Thyroid nodules increase with age and are present in almost 10% of the adult population. Autopsy studies reveal the presence of thyroid nodules in 50% of the population, so they are fairly common. 95% of solitary thyroid nodules are. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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