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Thyroid nodules are a common clinical dilemma; however, the vast majority are benign. The clinical importance of thyroid nodules rests with the need to detect thyroid cancer, which occurs in 5–10%. The risk depends on factors including age, gender, history of radiation exposure and family history [1, 2].

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