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August 6, 2025Endocrine PracticeOpen Access

Long-term surveillance for benign thyroid nodules

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MMMargherita MaceraRMRossella MelcarneGGGiorgio Grani

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Overview

Narrative review observes ultrasound monitoring and risk assessment in benign thyroid nodules, suggesting guidelines for effective surveillance.

Key Points

  • Benign thyroid nodules typically require long-term surveillance rather than immediate intervention.
  • Ultrasound monitoring is essential to detect significant growth and changes in benign thyroid nodules over time.
  • Recent guidelines advocate for regular follow-ups based on factors like nodule size and patient age.
  • Improving nodule assessment through standardized sonographic systems reduces the need for unnecessary biopsy procedures.

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Macera et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f99e6551bb0af8d1590https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eprac.2025.07.021
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