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   What are thyroid nodules?

   • Nodules are lumps in the thyroid gland. Most are harmless but you should arrange an appointment with your doctor as soon as you find a lump or swelling. Some of the following investigations may be necessary: If investigations are reassuring and the thyroid swelling or lump is not causing any problems then no treatment may be required.

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   What if a thyroid nodule isn't cancerous?

   • If a thyroid nodule isn't cancerous, treatment options include: Watchful waiting. If a biopsy shows that you have a noncancerous thyroid nodule, your doctor may suggest simply watching your condition. This usually means having a physical exam and thyroid function tests at regular intervals. It may also include an ultrasound.

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   What causes thyroid nodules?

   • This can be caused by single or multiple nodules (lumps) in the thyroid or by an autoimmune process. Several conditions can cause nodules to develop in your thyroid gland, including: Overgrowth of normal thyroid tissue. An overgrowth of normal thyroid tissue is sometimes referred to as a thyroid adenoma.

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   Can a thyroid nodule be treated?

   • Suppose you go to your doctor for a check-up, and, as she’s feeling your neck, she notices a bump. Then, suppose she tells you there’s a nodule on your thyroid. Is it time to panic? No, say experts at Johns Hopkins’ Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Thyroid nodules — even the occasional cancerous ones — are treatable.

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   Can a thyroid nodule cause hyperthyroidism?

   • If a thyroid nodule is producing thyroid hormones, overloading your thyroid gland's normal hormone production levels, your doctor may recommend treating you for hyperthyroidism. This may include: Radioactive iodine. Doctors use radioactive iodine to treat hyperthyroidism.

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   What causes a thyroid nodule & a swollen neck?

   • The main cause is unknown, but thyroid nodules and thyroid enlargement are more common in women than men and increase in frequency with age. Women often develop thyroid enlargement during pregnancy. If you have a nodule or swelling in your neck you should see your doctor with a minimum of delay.

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   Content overview. What are thyroid nodules and swellings? What are the main causes of enlargement of the thyroid gland? What are the main types of thyroid nodules and swellings? What are the usual tests performed to investigate thyroid lumps and swellings? What is the treatment? Some important points. What are thyroid nodules and swellings?

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   Thyroid nodules are very common, especially in the U.S. In fact, experts estimate that about half of Americans will have one by the time they’re 60 years old. Some are solid, and some are fluid-filled cysts. Others are mixed. Because many thyroid nodules don’t have symptoms, people may not even know they’re there. In other cases, the nodules can ge...

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   The vast majority — more than 95% — of thyroid nodules are benign (noncancerous). If concern arises about the possibility of cancer, the doctor may simply recommend monitoring the nodule over time to see if it grows. Ultrasound can help evaluate a thyroid nodule and determine the need for biopsy. A thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsycan collect s...

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   Even a benign growth on your thyroid gland can cause symptoms. If a thyroid nodule is causing voice or swallowing problems, your doctor may recommend treating it with surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. If the doctor recommends removal of your thyroid (thyroidectomy), you may not even have to worry about a scar on your neck. Some pa...

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   Feb 11, 2022 · Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within your thyroid, a small gland located at the base of your neck, just above your breastbone. Most thyroid nodules aren't serious and don't cause symptoms. Only a small percentage of thyroid nodules are cancerous.

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   Oct 18, 2024 · Thyroid nodules are unusual lumps, growths, or tumors that form in the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the neck that produces hormones to help regulate metabolism and other bodily...

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   Aug 11, 2024 · Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within your thyroid. They are caused by an overgrowth of cells in the thyroid gland.

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   Iodine deficiency is the most common cause worldwide. Main types of thyroid nodules and swellings . Single thyroid nodule (solitary nodule) Multiple thyroid nodules (multinodular goitre) - sometimes caused by an overactive thyroid. Diffuse goitre - often found in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease (autoimmune thyroid disorders)

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   Feb 11, 2022 · Treating benign nodules. If a thyroid nodule isn't cancerous, treatment options include: Watchful waiting. If a biopsy shows that you have a noncancerous thyroid nodule, your doctor may suggest simply watching your condition. This usually means having a physical exam and thyroid function tests at regular intervals. It may also include an ...