Abstract
Article: Incidental Thyroid Nodules Found During Acute Stroke Angiography: Prevalence, Outcomes, and Suggested Management Guidelines
Authors: Diana M. Lin, MD, Yurany A. Arevalo, MD, and Chen Lin, MD
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article titled “Incidental Thyroid Nodules Found During Acute Stroke Angiography: Prevalence, Outcomes, and Suggested Management Guidelines,” you will be able to:
Discuss the prevalence of thyroid nodules
Discuss the role of ultrasound versus CT and MRI in assessing thyroid nodules
Discuss sonographic follow-up guidelines for managing thyroid nodules
Thyroid nodules are present in up to _____ of the American population.
50% 40% 30% 20%
Incidental thyroid nodules have been reported in up to 18% of _____ examination of the neck.
CT CT/US MRI CT/MRI
Which imaging modality appeared to be more sensitive in detecting incidental thyroid nodules?
Color Doppler CT MRI Gray-scale
For patients under 35 years of age, ACR guidelines for sonography recommends a nodule size of at least _____cm.
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Follow-up sonogram of smaller nodules is advised in younger patients because _____.
Radiation exposure is avoided They are more likely to be malignant It is more affordable You cannot differentiate them from lymph nodes