Thyroid Nodule/Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma in the Pediatric Population

Symptoms of thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer include those of hypo- or hyperthyroidism, voice changes, difficulty breathing when supine, globus sensation, dysphagia, and cervical adenopathy. Surgery has been the first-line mainstay treatment option for large thyroid nodules and thyroid carcinomas. This article highlights thyroid carcinoma in the pediatric population and reviews the current testing and management options. [ Pediatr Ann. 2020;50(7):e282–e285.]