Thyroid nodule history and symptoms

Revision as of 12:44, 19 October 2017 by Mmir (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Thyroid nodule Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Thyroid nodule from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic study of choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

Chest X Ray

CT

MRI

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Thyroid nodule history and symptoms On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Thyroid nodule history and symptoms

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Thyroid nodule history and symptoms

CDC on Thyroid nodule history and symptoms

Thyroid nodule history and symptoms in the news

Blogs on Thyroid nodule history and symptoms

Directions to Hospitals Treating Thyroid nodule

Risk calculators and risk factors for Thyroid nodule history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

History and Symptoms

History

Obtaining a detailed history is one of the important aspects of determining the best approach toward nodule management. It provides insight into possible cause, precipitating factors and associated comorbid conditions. Complete history may also helps in determining the prognosis. Specific histories about associated symptoms and their duration, onset, and progression have to be obtained. Specific areas of focus when obtaining the history, are outlined below:

  • The presence of associated symptoms
  • A change in nodule size
  • Previous head or neck radiation exposure
    • Childhood irradiation associated with high risk of malignancy
  • Family history
    • Thyroid diseases
    • Thyroid cancer syndromes
    • Endocrine diseases (e.g. multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 [MEN2], familial adenomatous polyposis, or Cowden syndrome)
  • History of neck pain
  • Sudden increase in the size of a neck lump
    • Raise the concern of malignancies and hemorrhagic thyroid cysts
  • Progressive voice change or hoarseness
    • May be associated with an invasive tumor

Common Symptoms

Less Common Symptoms

References

Template:WH Template:WS