- After addressing possible thyrotoxicosis, U/S may assist to differentiate a single hypervascular (potentially hyperfunctional) nodule vs. diffusely hyper-vascular goiter (Graves disease)
- Indications for FNAC based on clinical features
- Note that FNAC of a hypervascular (hyperfunctional) nodule has reduced sensiti-vity and specificity
- Note: U/S findings can be useful to risk-stratify using the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS)
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African Head & Neck Society (AfHNS) Clinical Practice Guidelines for Head & Neck Cancers in Developing Countries and Limited Resource Settings 