Mean nodule size (±SD) was 29.1 ± 10.7 mm (range, 10 60). Cytology showed a benign lesion (colloid nodule, thyroiditis, THWNP) in 42 cases (35.3%), PFL in 50 cases (42.0%), a suspicious lesion ...

That will make it less likely that a harmless nodule detected on ultrasound would lead to unnecessary treatments. Thyroid ultrasound takes place after a medical evaluation, including a ...