About this course

Thyroid nodules are relatively common and are usually found incidentally. The key objective is to differentiate a benign nodule from a malignant lesion. This e-learning module provides an overview on thyroid nodules, from screening, counselling in primary care, and referring to a specialist, and summarizes the recent advances in diagnosis and thyroid nodules treatment.

Learning outcomes

• Navigate through the issues encountered with thyroid nodules in primary care
• Understand the recent advances in thyroid nodule diagnosis
• Review thyroid nodules treatment: options for benign & malignant nodules
• Understand the role of active surveillance in managing thyroid nodules

Topics covered

• Thyroid nodules in Primary Care
  • Screening & Diagnosis
  • Counselling & Patient Education
  • Referral for diagnosis & management
  • Continuing care – surveillance & post-operative care
• Thyroid Nodules – advancements in diagnosis, treatment & surveillance
  • Diagnosis: estimating malignancy, fine needle aspiration cytology updates, molecular testing
  • Treatment – benign vs malignant
  • Surveillance

Keywords: thyroid nodules, primary care, thyroid nodules diagnosis, thyroid nodules treatment

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