2023 European Thyroid Association Clinical Practice Guidelines for thyroid nodule management

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Durante, C (Author) Other; Hegedues, L (Author) Other; Czarniecka, A (Author) Other; Paschke, R (Author) Other; Russ, G (Author) Other; Fernando Schmitt (Author) FMUP; Soares, P (Author) FMUP; Solymosi, T (Author) Other; Papini, E (Author) Other

Journal

Title: European Thyroid Journal

ISSN: 2235-0640

Publisher: Karger

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 100 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Z-75Z

DOI: 10.1530/etj-23-0067

Abstract (EN): With the widespread use of sensitive imaging techniques, which include neck visualization, a conspicuous number of thyroid nodules emerge and demand attention. Most lesions are benign, asymptomatic, and do not warrant treatment. In the case of cancer diagnosis, most are small, intrathyroidal and indolent neoplasms that can safely be managed conservatively. There is a pronounced need for more cost-effective, risk-adapted approaches to the management of this highly prevalent condition, taking the wishes of the patient into consideration. Thus, the present guidelines aim at providing a clinical practice guide for the initial workup and the subsequent management of adult individuals harboring thyroid nodules. Importantly, these guidelines are not intended to cover the management of thyroid malignancy. The manuscript and the specific recommendations were developed by reconciling the best available research evidence with the knowledge and clinical experience of the panelists and updating aspects of a number of previous European Thyroid Association guidelines.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 22