A thyroid nodule is one of the most common complaints that involve the endocrine system. Learn the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of thyroid nodules, as well as when to worry about them.
Fortunately, the vast majority of thyroid nodules are benign, with only about 5%–15% being malignant, meaning they are cancerous. However, even benign nodules may cause discomfort, such as swelling in the neck, hoarseness, or difficulty swallowing, so they should not be ignored. What to Do...
Thyroid diseases are characterized by hyperfunction (hyperthyroidism), hypofunction (hypothyoidism) or inflammation (thyroiditis) of the thyroid gland or the presence of thyroid nodules, which can be benign or cancerous. All of these disorders can result in an enlarged thyroid gland that causes swe...
As the majority of thyroid cancers are hard, the presence of cancerous tissue in the thyroid will increase its stiffness. This makes elastography – a technique that measures tissue stiffness – an ideal candidate for detecting cancerous nodules. In this study, the researchers designed an ...
“First of all, only 2 to 5 percent of thyroid nodules are cancerous. A solitary nodule is more likely to be cancerous than multiple nodules,” Yu said. “People needn’t panic if thyroid nodules are detected. But people with both thyroid nodules and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis should be...
Treatment of Cancerous Nodules If the nodule has cancer cells, it will almost definitely require surgery. There are two main surgical options: total removal of the thyroid gland, called totalthyroidectomy, or removing just the half of the gland that has the nodule on it (thyroid lobectomy). ...
There are several types of thyroid nodules. Most are not cancerous (benign) and are easily treatable. Some nodules are so small that you may not even notice them, while others can grow large enough to cause discomfort when swallowing, sleeping, or even wearing certain clothing. ...
Patients with thyroid nodules are selected for thyroidectomy if they have been diagnosed with cancer or are at risk of cancer, experience related symptoms, or have cosmetic abnormalities. As about 4% of the US population has thyroid nodules (determined by the Framingham studies), and yet only ...
Cancerous nodules in the thyroid gland are usually removed through surgery, often along with much thyroid tissue. The operative procedure used in this case is known as Near-total Thyroidectomy. However, the process includes certain risks. This involves damage to the nerve that controls the vocal ...
Most thyroid cancers present as thyroid nodules that are either asymptomatic or associated with local cervical symptoms or adenopathy. Less often, thyroid cancers first present with manifestations of metastatic disease, such as a pulmonary mass or bone pain. Papillary and Follicular (Epithelial) Thyroid...