follicular adenoma

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf benign tumor
gptkbp:age middle-aged adults
gptkbp:canBeColdNodule yes
gptkbp:canBeHotNodule yes
gptkbp:diagnosedBy histopathology
fine needle aspiration
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis multinodular goiter
follicular carcinoma
gptkbp:encapsulation encapsulated
gptkbp:hasEpidemiology more common in women
gptkbp:histology absence of capsular invasion
absence of vascular invasion
follicular pattern
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label follicular adenoma
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:D34
gptkbp:location thyroid gland
gptkbp:malignantPotential rarely malignant
gptkbp:mayPresentWith asymptomatic
thyroid nodule
gptkbp:originatedIn follicular cells
gptkbp:prognosis excellent after removal
gptkbp:riskFactor iodine deficiency
gptkbp:secretes thyroid hormones
gptkbp:treatment surgical excision
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Follicular_thyroid_cancer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5