Management of thyroid nodules in children

TSH: thyroid-stimulating hormone (thyrotropin); FNA: fine-needle aspiration.
* For a discussion of molecular diagnostic testing, refer to the UpToDate topic review on evaluation and management of thyroid nodules with indeterminate cytology.

Adapted from: Castro MR, Gharib H. Thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsy: progress, practice, and pitfalls. Endocr Pract 2003; 9:128.

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