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<\/span>What is a thyroid nodule?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps or bumps that develop in your thyroid gland (located in the front of your neck). Thyroid nodule can be single or in the form of a group of nodes. Thyroid nodules are relatively common and rarely become cancerous. However, in cases where nodules severely affect thyroid function, thyroid surgery may be necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1718960325393{margin-top: 80px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #f8f9fa !important;}” el_class=”ds-bg-row bg-top ds-sec-2″][vc_column]

<\/span>What are the types of thyroid nodules?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

There are different types of thyroid nodules, the most common ones are discussed below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1718960372769{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;background-color: #f8f9fa !important;}” el_class=”ds-bg-row padding-2 bg-bottom ds-sec-2″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1718957765206{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]

Thyroid adenoma<\/div><\/span>

Thyroid adenoma means a benign growth of normal thyroid tissue and has different forms and names. This type of thyroid nodules usually do not require treatment if they do not cause pain and pressure in the front of the neck. In cases where thyroid adenoma is completely asymptomatic, it is usually diagnosed during a simple ultrasound.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

toxic adenoma<\/div><\/span>

Toxic adenomas are those thyroid adenomas that secrete excess thyroid hormone and cause hyperthyroidism. Toxic thyroid adenomas are mostly benign and only in very rare cases (between 1 and 8%) may be diagnosed as malignant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Thyroid cysts<\/div><\/span>

A thyroid cyst is a fluid-filled nodule that develops inside the thyroid itself. Pure thyroid cysts are usually benign (non-cancerous).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1718957759103{padding-right: 15px !important;}”]

Goiter<\/div><\/span>

Any enlargement of the thyroid gland is known as a goiter. Goiter can be caused by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (an autoimmune disease) and iodine deficiency. These cases usually do not need treatment; Unless the goiter is causing severe pressure or symptoms of hyperthyroidism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Multi-nodular goiter<\/div><\/span>

Multi-nodular goiter means enlargement of the thyroid gland due to the presence of multiple nodules. In most cases, these nodules are benign. As mentioned, this condition only needs treatment if you are experiencing symptoms of pressure or hyperthyroidism or if one or more nodules are suspected to be thyroid cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Malignant or cancerous thyroid nodule<\/div><\/span>

Thyroid cancer occurs when normal thyroid cells undergo genetic changes that lead to their abnormal growth. In very rare cases, you may develop thyroid cancer due to the presence of malignant thyroid nodules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”ds-alaem ds-icon-row” css=”.vc_custom_1718994053800{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″]

<\/span>Thyroid nodule symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Most thyroid nodules do not cause symptoms. However, if you have multiple nodules or large nodules, you may experience some of the following symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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In rare cases, nodules can become large enough to cause the following symptoms:<\/p>\n