Evaluation and management of thyroid nodules in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Thyroid nodules in children exhibit differences in pathophysiology,clinical manifestation,and long-term outcomes compared with those in adults.Besides,the treatment which may be recommended for adults may not be suitable for children who are at low risk for death but at higher risk for long-term harm from exceedingly aggressive therapy.The evaluation of thyroid nodules includes risk factors,thyroid-related hormone,thyroid ultrasound and fineneedle aspiration biopsy,and so on.Benign lesions should be observed mainly by follow-up,however,for malignant lesions,total thyroidectomy or near is recommended,surveillance and follow-up should be maintained after thyroidectomy.