thyroid nodules have appeared more and more frequently in recent years. Although it is generally benign, it should be noted that a few thyroid nodules have a chance of cancer and can evolve into thyroid cancer . Therefore, we cannot worry too much about thyroid nodules, nor do we ignore them. Thyroid cancer should be eliminated in a timely manner and observe it at all times.
38-year-old Ms. Zhang went for a physical examination recently and the report showed that there were thyroid nodules. Although the doctor didn't say much, Ms. Zhang thought about it and felt that it was still necessary to treat it. After inquiring, a friend said that acupuncture can treat nodule , so she tried it. After several treatments, Ms. Zhang found that the nodule had not been eliminated, but instead felt swollen and painful. She went to the hospital for treatment.
After investigation, it was found that the swelling and pain of Ms. Zhang's nodule was caused by infection due to rupture of blood vessels. The doctor gave her anti-infection treatment and her condition improved quickly.
, Xuzhou First People's Hospital, Professor Yu Zhenmei, Director of the Department of Surgery of Thyroid Breast Disease, , said that the diagnosis rate of thyroid nodules is getting higher and higher, so many patients are worried that the nodules will turn into thyroid cancer. He said that "Most of the thyroid nodules are benign, and less than 1% of malignant people."
But if the patient is really worried, the following methods can be ruled out.
The first step is to first explain the time when the thyroid nodule is discovered, the history of thyroid disease , family tumor history, age and other information to the doctor to give the doctor a detailed explanation to let the doctor make a preliminary judgment on whether there is a possibility of thyroid cancer.
Step 2, conduct targeted examinations, including blood tests, biopsy puncture examination, color ultrasound examination, radionuclide examination, etc. If the blood test finds that thyroglobulin is higher than the normal value, you must be highly vigilant about thyroid cancer. At this time, you must cooperate with biopsy sputum examination and other examinations to make the final diagnosis to see if it is thyroid cancer. Biopsy puncture can characterize the nodules, with an accuracy rate of up to more than 96%. It is performed under the guidance of B-ultrasound and has a higher accuracy rate.
If you are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, you must treat it in time and control the thyroid cancer condition as soon as possible. If it is benign, we can observe and review regularly without rushing treatment, but if the area of benign nodules exceeds four centimeters, then treatment is needed. There are many treatment methods for thyroid nodules, including surgery, ablation, and endocrine inhibition treatment, so the specific method should be used depends on the personal situation.
At the same time, for safety reasons, after the examination, even if there is no sign of malignancy, in future life, in addition to re-examination, you should also pay more attention to your own health. If symptoms related to thyroid cancer are found, go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time.
Painless lump is the most common symptom of thyroid cancer. Many patients with thyroid cancer are diagnosed with thyroid cancer because of this symptom. The lump can move up and down as the patient swallows. In addition, some patients with thyroid cancer may also experience dysphagia, hoarseness and pressure. If the condition worsens, the patient may also experience general discomfort such as local body temperature rise, limb weakness, mental depression, sweating, , etc., which seriously endangers the patient's health.
Professor Yu Zhenmei said that although thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor, its prognosis is very good, and more than 85% of patients can be cured. So even if you are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, don’t panic too much. #Qingfeng Plan##How far is cancer from you#
Reference:
1. "The physical examination of thyroid nodules does not require panic". Xuzhou News Network. October 30, 2018.
