The AAFP recommends against the use of ultrasound screening for thyroid cancer in asymptomatic persons. (1996)
(Grade: D recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsthca.htm
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Thyroid
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease, Adults
The AAFP concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against routine screening for thyroid disease in adults. (2004)
(Grade: I recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsthca.htm
(Grade: I recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsthca.htm
Thyroid Function abnormalities, Newborns
The AAFP recommends screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in newborns. (2008)
(Grade: A recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscghy.htm
(Grade: A recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscghy.htm
