The Incidental Thyroid Lesion in Parathyroid Disease Management:

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UthmanAlamoudi¹ 

关键词: parathyroid;    thyroid nodule;    incidentaloma;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473974X17701084

学科分类：外科医学

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

ObjectiveThe incidental thyroid lesion is a common finding during general imaging studies. Their management has been the subject of numerous studies and recommendations. Parathyroid disease workup necessitates imaging investigation of the adjacent thyroid gland and therefore provides a unique window to the perioperative management of thyroid incidentaloma. The specific prevalence of incidental thyroid lesions in the context of parathyroid disease is unknown. We seek to investigate its prevalence during parathyroid workup and surgery and to ascertain if there was a change in management of these patients.Study DesignFive-year retrospective database review.SettingTertiary care medical center.Subjects and MethodsThe source and indication for referral, preoperative investigation findings, and management of the incidental thyroid lesions were examined. The actual procedure performed and final pathology results were assessed.ResultsA total of 98 patients and 106 operations, including revision surgeries, were ide...

【 授权许可】

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