Incidental thyroid nodules on chest CT: Review of the literature and management suggestions

Sameer Ahmed; Karen M. Horton; R. Brooke Jeffrey; Sheila Sheth; Elliot K. Fishman

doi:10.2214/AJR.10.4506

Incidental thyroid nodules on chest CT: Review of the literature and management suggestions

Sameer Ahmed, Karen M. Horton, R. Brooke Jeffrey, Sheila Sheth, Elliot K. Fishman

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. This article will review the current literature regarding the detection of thyroid nodules with an emphasis on CT diagnosis. We will also discuss management strategies. CONCLUSION. With advances in cross-sectional imaging, the detection of incidental thyroid nodules has increased significantly. Detection of thyroid nodules is common on chest CT that is being performed for unrelated reasons. The workup of these nodules can be time-consuming and expensive.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1066-1071
Number of pages	6
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	195
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.10.4506
State	Published - Nov 2010

Keywords

MDCT
Nodules
Thyroid

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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