What is thyroid tumor

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A colleague with thyroid tumor disease, not only speak hoarse, but also have dysphagia, the following and introduce what is thyroid tumor?

What is thyroid tumor

First of all, thyroid tumor is a common tumor in the head and neck, which is more common in women. The symptoms were mass in the middle of the neck, hoarseness, dysphagia and dyspnea.

Secondly, there are many kinds of thyroid tumors, including benign and malignant. Generally speaking, a single tumor with fast growth is more likely to be malignant, and the younger the thyroid tumor is, the more likely it is to be malignant. Because of the obvious symptoms, patients are generally able to see a doctor in time.

Finally, thyroid benign tumor is very common, in the neck mass, thyroid tumor accounts for about 50%. Generally, there are no obvious symptoms. When the tumor is large, it will cause dyspnea, dysphagia, hoarseness and other symptoms due to compression of trachea, esophagus and nerve. When the tumor is combined with bleeding and rapidly increases, it will produce local pain. Because of the possibility of malignant transformation of benign thyroid tumors, some of them are benign, but show "hot nodules" (i.e. high function), so active treatment is needed. If it is malignant, we need to pay more attention, and also to carry out reasonable and regular treatment, especially early detection and early examination.

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Thyroid tumor in the first place to check whether it is benign or malignant, and according to the situation for reasonable treatment, usually to maintain a happy mood, especially to have a regular life.