Presentation
Incidental finding of thyroid nodule on CT chest.
Patient Data
Age: 20-25 years old
Gender: Female
From the case:
Microcalcifications in a thyroid nodule
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Small bright reflectors in a hypoechoic nodule with partially-circumscribed borders. The appearance is suspicious for malignancy and fine needle aspiration (FNA) would be indicated.
Case Discussion
Microcalcifications in a thyroid nodule are a suspicious finding and are associated with malignancy in the nodule.