Thyroid nodule and pregnancy.

Authors

  • Serafim Rosas Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospital de Sto. André, Leiria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1202

Abstract

The author refer that thyroid nodule occur quite often in general population. He also mention research methods, and how they could be changed when pregnant women in concern. Therefore this prognosis must be done through cytology and ultrasounds. When related to rate of occurrence, metastasis and mortality, there are no differences between pregnant or non-pregnant women with thyroid papillary carcinoma. He also discusses the options and when it is the right time to surgery.

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Rosas S. Thyroid nodule and pregnancy. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2003 Oct. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 22];16(5):341-2. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1202

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Arquivo Histórico