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Thyroid adenoma natural history, complications and prognosis

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis of thyroid adenoma may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as excellent. Common complications of thyroid adenoma include hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, hemorrhage, thyroid cyst, and superior vena cava obstruction.

Natural History

Natural History

  • Thyroid adenoma is usually a slow growing tumor which has limited growth and indolent behavior.[1]
Complications

Complications

  • Common complications of thyroid adenoma include:[2]
Prognosis

Prognosis

References

References

  1. ↑ Alexander EK, Hurwitz S, Heering JP, Benson CB, Frates MC, Doubilet PM, Cibas ES, Larsen PR, Marqusee E (February 2003). “Natural history of benign solid and cystic thyroid nodules”. Ann. Intern. Med. 138 (4): 315–8. PMID 12585829.
  2. ↑ Wang JF, Wu T, Hu KP, Xu W, Zheng BW, Tong G, Yao ZC, Liu B, Ren J (June 2017). “Complications Following Radiofrequency Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Systematic Review”. Chin. Med. J. 130 (11): 1361–1370. doi:10.4103/0366-6999.206347. PMC 5455047. PMID 28524837.
  3. ↑ Bomeli SR, LeBeau SO, Ferris RL (April 2010). “Evaluation of a thyroid nodule”. Otolaryngol. Clin. North Am. 43 (2): 229–38, vii. doi:10.1016/j.otc.2010.01.002. PMC 2879398. PMID 20510711.

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