Goitre – Diagnosis and treatment

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In this episode:

– How thyroid nodules are very common, and the vast majority do not need treatment
– A handy structured approach and explanation of the newer ultrasound classification system
– How clarifying the Bethesda grading system of thyroid biopsy results can help to minimise unnecessary thyroid biopsies and thyroid surgery

Guest: Prof Leigh Delbridge, Parathyroid and Thyroid Surgeon

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 40 mins

Recommended resources:

The Australian Thyroid Foundation
Australian and New Zealand Endocrine Surgeons

Last Updated: 28 Oct, 2022

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