Question

A 42-year-old woman presents with a 3 cm firm, non-tender thyroid nodule discovered incidentally. TSH is normal. According to typical thyroid nodule management protocols, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Fine-needle aspiration biopsy guided by ultrasound

Answer

No further investigation

Answer

Start levothyroxine suppression therapy

Answer

Total thyroidectomy without further workup

Answer

Radioiodine ablation

Practice question

A 42-year-old woman presents with a 3 cm firm, non-tender thyroid nodule discovered incidentally. TSH is normal. According to typical thyroid nodule management protocols, what is the most appropriate next step?