Occurrence of clinically relevant thyroid nodules in adults

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Authors

Katja Zaletel · University of Ljubljana

Katja Tuta · University of Ljubljana

Tina Ušaj · University of Ljubljana

Katica Bajuk Studen · University of Ljubljana

Nataša Bedernjak Bajuk · Ljubljana University Medical Centre

Miha Jesenko · Ljubljana University Medical Centre

Tanja Radevska

Abstract

Thyroid nodules are prevalent in the population, but are rarely clinically significant. Therefore, screening for thyroid nodules in asymptomatic individuals with normal thyroid findings on clinical examination should be avoided.

Topics & Keywords

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Radiology and Oncology

Volume 60, Issue 1, pp. 97-105

DOI: 10.2478/raon-2026-0001

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