You suspect your patient has a thyroid nodule, but how do you investigate?

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You suspect your patient has a thyroid nodule, but how do you investigate?

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Posteriorly based right thyroid nodule
Posteriorly based right thyroid nodule. Note the profoundly hypoechoic, solid appearances and irregular margin highly suggestive of malignancy

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Thyroid nodules are very common and the vast majority are benign but all still require investigation, with ultrasound a key tool

Key points, Ultrasound of the thyroid and surrounding lymph nodes is the preferred initial imaging modality for all patients with known or suspected thyroid nodul