Thyroid nodules Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 50-year-old woman presents to the clinic for evaluation of a thyroid nodule that was found on chest imaging performed for lung cancer screening two weeks ago. She has no pain, dysphagia, or symptoms of thyroid dysfunction. She has a 25-pack-year smoking history and stopped smoking two years ago. Her medical history is unremarkable for thyroid disorders, irradiation, or surgery. There is no family history of thyroid disorders or syndromes. Temperature is 36.6 °C (97.9 °F), pulse is 82/min, respiratory rate is 15/min, blood pressure is 127/77 mmHg, and BMI is 41. Her skin is warm and dry. On physical examination, there are no palpable thyroid masses and no cervical lymphadenopathy. Cardiopulmonary examination is normal. Laboratory testing shows a serum thyroid-stimulating hormone level of 3.4 µU/L. Ultrasonography demonstrates a 1-cm hypoechoic mass with microcalcifications in the left lobe of the thyroid. What is the best next step in management?  

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