Thyroid nodules is a common problem. Thyroid nodules are mainly caused by inflammatory stimulation. Chronic inflammation can easily lead to thyroid nodules. For thyroid nodules, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time to understand whether they are malignant or benign. Whether they are malignant or benign, surgical treatment should be considered as soon as possible. Let’s learn about relevant knowledge about thyroid nodules. How should thyroid nodules be treated?
1. First of all, thyroid nodules are just a descriptive diagnosis. Hyperplasia, tumors (which are also divided into benign and malignant), and inflammation of thyroid can all cause thyroid nodules.
Common categories of thyroid nodules: a. nodular goiter (hyperplastic lesions); b. thyroid adenoma (benign tumor); c. thyroid carcinoma (malignant tumor); d. Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune inflammation); e. subacute thyroiditis (viral infection).
2. Most thyroid nodules are benign nodules, with slow development and no clinical manifestations and no treatment is required.
If it is a malignant nodule, most of them are papillary thyroid cancer . Only surgical resection is required, and no chemotherapy is required after the operation. Some patients are treated with iodine-131 after the operation, and the prognosis is good.
3. Common thyroid nodules classification and clinical manifestations
a. Most benign thyroid nodules have no obvious clinical symptoms, mostly due to physical examinations and do not need to be treated;
b. Thyroid area pain and tender lumps, which may be subacute thyroiditis;
c. Thyroid nodules suddenly enlarge and local pain and discomfort, which may cause bleeding in the thyroid lump;
d. Thyroid nodules rapidly enlarge in the short term, accompanied by hoarseness, difficulty breathing, swallowing disorder or cervical lymph node are obviously enlarged, and there is a high possibility of malignant nodules;
4. What should I do if my thyroid nodules are found?
First, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital to find out whether there are any functional changes such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism;
Secondly, improve ultrasound and CT examination to clarify the imaging characteristics of thyroid nodules and other morphology. If the malignant is highly suspicious, promptly puncture to clarify the pathology, and achieve early diagnosis and early treatment.
Through the introduction, we have a full understanding of the relevant knowledge of thyroid nodules. If you find that there are thyroid nodules, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time to clarify the authority to form thyroid nodules, and to clarify whether thyroid nodules are benign or malignant. Thyroid nodules surgery is a common method of treatment.
