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In patients with newly diagnosed Graves' disease who are started on methimazole therapy, when do you recommend repeating thyroid ultrasounds to monitor incidental thyroid nodules that meet FNA criteria?
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Endocrinology · BMCWorking Well Occupational Health Clinic
I have an ultrasound in my exam room. My clinical practice is to perform an ultrasound as part of the diagnostic algorithm. I generally do no check TSI since I can make the diagnosis of Graves with the US and also exclude a concomitant nodule that needs biopsy. If you need to refer to Radiology for ...