Solitary Thyroid Nodule: A Clinical Approach

Thyroid nodule is a commonly encountered clinical problem. The detection rate of solitary thyroid nodule has increased with better imaging techniques. The causes are multiple and malignancy is an usual concern, although uncommon. The evalua­ tion begins with taking a history, performing the physical exami­ nation, and then choosing appropriate investigations to arrive at a diagnosis. This article discusses important issues related to evaluation of a solitary thyroid nodule.