Thyroid nodule calcification is how to return a responsibility

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Calcification of thyroid nodules is usually based on the diffuse goiter of the thyroid, through repeated hyperplasia and uneven recovery of follicular epithelial cells of the thyroid, forming proliferative nodules. The further development of the nodule oppresses the blood vessels between the nodules, resulting in deformation, necrosis, bleeding and other diseases due to insufficient blood supply of the nodule. Bleeding and necrotic tissue can gradually fibrosis, forming irregular scars, in which calcium deposition can occur. It generally has no obvious clinical symptoms. However, we need to further examine whether the nodal calcification is associated with canceration.

Thyroid nodule calcification is how to return a responsibility

First of all, ultrasound is the first choice for us to check nodular goiter. It is easy to diagnose the disease. Most of the time, you can avoid other imaging examinations. However, it is difficult to judge whether the nodule is complicated with canceration and hyperthyroidism by ultrasound.

Second, it is the most direct and effective method to detect benign and malignant thyroid nodules by biopsy. In addition, if the patient has lymph node enlargement, recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, thyroid cartilage or other laryngeal cartilage destruction, the disease can be diagnosed as malignant.

Third: but we must remember that the simple calcification of thyroid nodules can not be used as the basis for benign and malignant thyroid tumors. Because calcification is a normal physiological phenomenon left by general inflammation or with the increase of age, so if the patient is diagnosed with thyroid nodule calcification, or calcification occurs in other places such as the kidney, don't worry, don't be afraid. Cooperate with the doctor for further examination. Don't scare yourself.

matters needing attention

Goiter may be caused by iodine deficiency in the diet or hyperthyroidism or inflammation. So pay attention to stir fry must put salt from the pot, in order to prevent iodine by high temperature and volatilization. And if you want to do general X-ray scan, be sure to cover the thyroid gland or gonads and other vulnerable areas, especially children and women.