Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 50-year-old woman comes to the clinic for evaluation of a neck nodule. The patient is asymptomatic and in good health. She feels well and has not experienced palpitations, diaphoresis, hair loss, weight gain, constipation, or insomnia. Her mood is good. Family history is non-contributory. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 80/min, and blood pressure is 116/80 mmHg. On physical examination, a nodule is noted in the right thyroid lobe. Ultrasound is performed and reveals a 2 cm hypoechoic nodule with microcalcifications. Laboratory tests show the following:

 Laboratory value  Result  Reference Range
 TSH  0.7 mU/L  0.5-5 mU/L 
 T4   7 μg/dL  5-12 μg/dL 
 T3  120 ng/dL  115-190 ng/dL 

Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

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