UPDATED THYROID NODULES PATHWAY

Updated thyroid nodules pathway

An updated version of the Calgary Zone’s thyroid nodules pathway is now available via Specialist Link.

The pathway is designed to guide primary care providers through the workup and management of thyroid nodules discovered on physical examination or imaging. Up to 95 per cent of thyroid nodules are benign and many can be managed appropriately in primary care without specialist referral.

The original pathway was developed in 2018 and was updated to reflect recent changes in thyroid nodule risk stratification. The revised pathway includes information about assessment, investigation and referrals, as well as notes on thyroid nodules in pregnancy.

Download the pathway.