Thyroid nodules in irradiated patients

Size distribution of 157 thyroid nodules in 47 patients with a history of radiation exposure; 7 others had no nodules. Eleven nodules were 1.5 cm or larger, 5 of which were palpable.

Data from: Schneider AB, Bekerman C, Leland J, et al. Thyroid nodules in the follow-up of irradiated individuals: comparison of thyroid ultrasound with scanning and palpation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1997; 82:4020.

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