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Descriptor English:
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Thyroid Nodule
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Nódulo Tiroideo
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Nódulo da Glândula Tireoide
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Synonyms English:
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Nodule, Thyroid
Nodules, Thyroid
Thyroid Nodules
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Tree Number:
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C04.588.322.894.800
C04.588.443.915.800
C19.344.894.800
C19.874.788.800
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Definition English:
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A small circumscribed mass in the THYROID GLAND that can be of neoplastic growth or non-neoplastic abnormality. It lacks a well-defined capsule or glandular architecture. Thyroid nodules are often benign but can be malignant. The growth of nodules can lead to a multinodular goiter (GOITER, NODULAR). |
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See Related English:
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Goiter, Nodular
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History Note English:
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92
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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29779
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Unique Identifier:
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D016606
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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