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Thyroid Nodules

Solid or fluid-filled lumps that grow in the thyroid gland are called nodules. More than 90 percent of thyroid nodules are benign (noncancerous).

6 Common Symptoms

    • Sometimes there are no symptoms
    • An enlarged thyroid gland
    • Pain at the base of your neck
    • Breathing difficulties
    • Change in voice (hoarseness)
    • Swallowing difficulties

If the nodule is overactive and causes hyperthyroidism, you may experience symptoms such as:

    • Anxiety
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Weight loss

How Do We Diagnose and Evaluate Thyroid Nodules?

Your doctor may diagnose a thyroid nodule during a routine physical exam. Thyroid nodules sometimes show up on imaging tests, like an MRI or CT scan.

To determine if the nodule is causing problems, your doctor may recommend additional tests, including:

    • Blood tests to assess thyroid function
    • Imaging tests to look closely at the size of the nodule
    • Biopsy of tissue from the thyroid nodule using fine-needle aspiration to check for cancer cell

How Do We Treat Thyroid Nodules?

    • Most benign nodules don’t require any treatment
    • RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation)
    • Surgery