A 'cold' nodule on a radioactive iodine uptake scan is most concerning for:
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Correct answer: Thyroid malignancy
Cold nodules do not take up radioactive iodine, indicating they are non-functional. While most cold nodules are benign, almost all thyroid carcinomas present as cold nodules, making further investigation like FNA necessary.
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