What about thyroid nodules

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Thyroid nodule is a common thyroid disease, when people find that they have thyroid nodule, or panic, or ignore, it is not wise, then got thyroid nodule how to do?

What about thyroid nodules

First, the nodule is only a description of morphology, including tumor, cyst, mass of normal tissue or thyroid mass caused by other diseases. It is because of the diversity of thyroid nodules, clinical manifestations of small specificity, it is difficult to determine the nature of thyroid nodules. In particular, benign nodules may have the appearance of malignant tumors, which grow slowly, similar to benign nodules. Therefore, the diagnosis of thyroid nodules can not be based on laboratory test or physical examination alone, but on comprehensive medical history, physical examination, laboratory examination and even pathological examination.

Second: because the nature of thyroid nodules is difficult to determine, if thyroid nodules are found, we should first consult a specialist and ask a specialist for a physical examination. Some smaller or deeper nodules are difficult to find without careful physical examination. Detailed medical history is also important.

Third, nodules with hyperthyroidism symptoms are usually secondary hyperthyroidism, subacute thyroiditis and early Hashimoto's thyroiditis; nodules with hypothyroidism symptoms are generally subacute thyroiditis, late Hashimoto's thyroiditis and woody goiter; nodules with neck radiotherapy history in childhood and children in non goiter endemic areas are mostly malignant; The malignant rate of nodules with family history of lineal thyroid is high; the nodules with many years of existence increase significantly in a short time, and the possibility of malignant without pain is high.

matters needing attention

The thyroid function of most patients with thyroid nodules is in the normal range. The nodules with TSH abnormalities are less likely to be malignant. Thyroid specific antibodies TSAb, TGAb and TPOAb have significance in the diagnosis of thyroiditis, but have no special significance in the differentiation of benign and malignant. When Tg of thyroglobulin is more than 10 times, it is helpful to judge malignant nodules.