[Thyroid nodules--diagnostic and therapeutic problems].
1993
A Syrenicz, and
K Widecka, and
B Kosiński, and
M Listewnik, and
S Czekalski
Klinika Endokrynologii i Chorób Przemiany Materii Pomorskiej AM, Szczecinie.
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D006042
Goiter
Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).
Goiters
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000465
Algorithms
A procedure consisting of a sequence of algebraic formulas and/or logical steps to calculate or determine a given task.
Algorithm
D016606
Thyroid Nodule
A small circumscribed mass in the THYROID GLAND that can be of neoplastic growth or non-neoplastic abnormality. It lacks a well-defined capsule or glandular architecture. Thyroid nodules are often benign but can be malignant. The growth of nodules can lead to a multinodular goiter (GOITER, NODULAR).
Nodule, Thyroid,Nodules, Thyroid,Thyroid Nodules
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