Goiter and Thyroid Nodules

1 Hour
English, Հայերեն
Credit (s)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this courses, the learners should be bale to:

  • Define goiter​
  • Discuss common causes of goiter in children​
  • Describe the classification of goiter in children​
  • Discuss the approach to the management of goiter and thyroid nodules in children​

 

Intended Audience:

This online course is designed for pediatricians, family physicians, and endocrinologists.

Abstract:

This lecture is about the evaluation and management of thyroid nodules in children, emphasizing the higher risk of malignancy compared to adults. It covers risk factors such as family history, genetic syndromes, and prior radiation exposure, and outlines the diagnostic process using thyroid function tests, ultrasound, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and genetic testing. The talk also explains how clinical context and imaging guide biopsy decisions and treatment planning, including the role of surgery and radioactive iodine, based on malignancy risk.

Assessment and Earning CME Credit:

This course in English is not CME-accredited. However, it provides valuable educational content that can enhance your knowledge and skills in the subject matter. To receive CME credit for this course in Armenia, you must take the course in Armenian and complete the post-course quiz. You have three chances to achieve a passing score of 70%. Once you pass the quiz, we will send your information to the Armenian Ministry of Health for credits.

Dr. Sabitha Sasidharan Pillai

Dr. Sabitha Sasidharan Pillai

Dr. Sabitha Sasidharan Pillai is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist with a lifelong passion for caring for children. Inspired by early experiences caring for younger relatives, she pursued pediatrics at Government Medical College in Calicut, Kerala, India, where she also completed her residency. Her interest in endocrinology was sparked by a transformative experience treating a child with diabetes. Following her residency, Dr. Pillai helped establish Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity Clinics in Calicut before completing a Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at Brown University.

Introduction
Pre-course Quiz-Goiter and Thyroid Nodules 1 Quiz
Course Materials
Video-Goiter and Thyroid Nodules
PowerPoint Presentation-Goiter and Thyroid Nodules
Final Quiz
Post-course Quiz-Goiter and Thyroid Nodules