Concept information
Preferred term
Thyroid Nodule
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Scope note
- 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).
History note
- 92
In other languages
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Finnish
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kilpirauhaskyhmyt
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Swedish
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Knöl i sköldkörtel
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016606
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