How are childhood thyroid nodules discovered: opportunities for improving early detection.

Authors :: Gupta A
Ly S
Castroneves LA
Frates MC
Benson CB
Feldman HA
Wassner AJ
Smith JR
Marqusee E
Alexander EK
Barletta J
Muyide F
Doubilet PM
Peters HE
Webb S
Modi BP
Paltiel HJ
Martins Y
Burmeister K
Kozakewich H
Hollowell M
Cibas ES
Moore FD Jr
Shamberger RC
Larsen PR
Huang SA
Source :: The Journal of pediatrics [J Pediatr] 2014 Mar; Vol. 164 (3), pp. 658-60. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Dec 15.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: In a retrospective analysis of childhood thyroid nodules, 18% were radiographic incidentalomas and 41% were discovered by a clinician's palpation; 40% were discovered by patients' families. The latter group had the largest nodules and highest rates of thyroid cancer metastasis, suggesting opportunities for earlier detection through annual well-child visits.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Early Diagnosis
Female
Humans
Incidental Findings
Male
Neoplasm Metastasis
Physical Examination statistics & numerical data
Radiography
Retrospective Studies
Self-Examination statistics & numerical data
Sex Distribution
Thyroid Neoplasms diagnosis
Thyroid Neoplasms epidemiology
Thyroid Nodule diagnostic imaging
Thyroid Nodule diagnosis

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