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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › thyroidThyroid nodules - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 11, 2022 · In some cases, thyroid nodules produce additional thyroxine, a hormone secreted by your thyroid gland. The extra thyroxine can cause symptoms of an overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism), such as: Unexplained weight loss; Increased sweating; Tremor; Nervousness; Rapid or irregular heartbeat; Only a small number of thyroid nodules ...

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   Can thyroid nodules cause symptoms?

   • The majority of thyroid nodules are asymptomatic (don't cause symptoms), so you may not even know you have them. When they become very large, however, you may be able to see or feel them at the base of your neck. In this case, you may experience symptoms. In rare cases, thyroid nodules can cause symptoms of hyperthyroidism to develop as well.

   Thyroid Nodules: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping

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   What is a thyroid nodule?

   • The term goitre refers to enlargement of the thyroid gland. A thyroid nodule may be a lump in an otherwise normal thyroid gland. However, goitres may consist of many nodules (multinodular goitre) and solitary nodules may exist within a goitre. Nodules may be cystic, colloid, hyperplastic, adenomatous or cancerous.

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   Can thyroid nodules cause hyperthyroidism?

   • In this case, you may experience symptoms. In rare cases, thyroid nodules can cause symptoms of hyperthyroidism to develop as well. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss, fever, unusually high blood pressure, and heart palpitations. What Is a Thyroid Colloid Cyst?

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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.

   Thyroid nodules and swellings - British Thyroid Foundation

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   Can a thyroid nodule be cancerous?

   • 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.

   Thyroid Nodules: When to Worry | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Are thyroid lumps benign or malignant?

   • Most thyroid lumps are benign but around 5% are malignant and it is important to distinguish this sinister minority. 1 The term goitre refers to enlargement of the thyroid gland. A thyroid nodule may be a lump in an otherwise normal thyroid gland.

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   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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   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.

5. patient.info › doctor › thyroid-lumps-including-goitreThyroid Nodules: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor - Patient

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   Aug 11, 2024 · Differential diagnosis. Diagnosing thyroid lumps (Investigations) Management of thyroid lumps. What are thyroid lumps? Most thyroid lumps are benign but around 5% are malignant and it is important to distinguish this sinister minority. 1. The term goitre refers to enlargement of the thyroid gland.

6. www.everydayhealth.com › thyroid-nodulesThyroid Nodules: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and ...

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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...

7. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › thyroid-noduleThyroid Nodule > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine

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   A thyroid nodule is a (hard or soft) lump that develops within the thyroid gland in the neck. The growth may be caused by a variety of conditions that affect the thyroid gland. Some people have one nodule; others have many.

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   Oct 14, 2022 · Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Coping. Thyroid nodules are lumps made up of abnormal clusters of thyroid cells that form in the thyroid gland. The lumps can be solid, fluid-filled, or a mixture of both. Most thyroid nodules are benign, meaning that they are not cancerous. In some cases, however, thyroid nodules can be cancerous.