Study note

Carcinoma risk and cytology in longstanding goitre

THE CONTEXT

The passage describes a reported cancer association in endemic areas and identifies nodules requiring aspiration cytology.

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An increased incidence of cancer, usually follicular, has been reported from endemic areas.

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Dominant or rapidly growing nodules in longstanding goitres should always undergo aspiration cytology.

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