INTRODUCTIONSolitary thyroid nodule (SNT) is a common thyroid disorder, clinically palpable nodules are encountered in about 8% of the adult population and the incidence of malignancy in SNT is very high compared to other thyroid swelling. The risk of malignancy in SNT is 15% compred to 3% in multinodular goiter. With the use of ultrasound, the chance of detection of thyroid nodules has increased considerably.
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