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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[Primary prevention]] of thyroid nodule is aimed at prevention of [[thyroid cancer]]. Avoidance of exposure to [[radiation]] and monitoring population with an increased risk of development of a [[malignant]] thyroid nodule play major roles in [[primary prevention]]. | |||
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The [[primary prevention]] of thyroid nodule is aimed at prevention of [[thyroid cancer]] development or a [[malignant]] nodule. The avoidance of the following factors is associated with a lower chance to development of a mailgnant thyroid nodule: | The [[primary prevention]] of thyroid nodule is aimed at [[prevention]] of [[thyroid cancer]] development or a [[malignant]] nodule. The avoidance of the following factors is associated with a lower chance to development of a mailgnant thyroid nodule:<ref name="urlMary Ann Liebert, Inc. - Home">{{cite web |url=http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/105072502761016511 |title=Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. - Home |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
*Avoid [[radiation]] exposure (specially at young age) | *Avoid [[radiation]] exposure (specially at young age) | ||
*Individuals with diseases known to be associated with [[thyroid cancer]] should be checked regularly | *Individuals with diseases known to be associated with [[thyroid cancer]] should be checked regularly | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]
Overview
Primary prevention of thyroid nodule is aimed at prevention of thyroid cancer. Avoidance of exposure to radiation and monitoring population with an increased risk of development of a malignant thyroid nodule play major roles in primary prevention.
Primary Prevention
The primary prevention of thyroid nodule is aimed at prevention of thyroid cancer development or a malignant nodule. The avoidance of the following factors is associated with a lower chance to development of a mailgnant thyroid nodule:[1]
- Avoid radiation exposure (specially at young age)
- Individuals with diseases known to be associated with thyroid cancer should be checked regularly
- Biochemical monitoring with periodic calcitonin level check in case of family members with medullary carcinoma
- Individuals known to have been exposed to external radiation should be checked immediately and thereafter yearly for thyroid cancer.