Nodular forms of goiter as a cause of cancer of the thyroid gland

: The experience with diagnosis and treatment of struma maligna in 267 (5.5%) of the 4876 patients operated on for nodular forms of goiter is summarized. In the diagnosis, the puncture biopsy was widely used. Extrafascial resection of the thyroid gland with subsequent replacement therapy with thyroidin is a method of choice.