Breast & endocrine
Thyroid Conditions & Cancer
Most thyroid nodules are not cancer, but a new or enlarging thyroid lump should be assessed.
a:1:{i:0;s:165:"Thyroid nodules may be non-cancerous or cancerous. Ultrasound and, in selected cases, a needle biopsy help assess the risk and determine whether treatment is needed.";}
When should you be assessed?
- a:5:{i:0;s:31:"A lump at the front of the neck";i:1;s:33:"A lump that is increasing in size";i:2;s:43:"Persistent hoarseness without a clear cause";i:3;s:58:"Difficulty swallowing or a feeling of pressure in the neck";i:4;s:32:"Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck";}
How is it assessed?
- a:5:{i:0;s:35:"Examination of the neck and thyroid";i:1;s:22:"Thyroid function tests";i:2;s:18:"Thyroid ultrasound";i:3;s:106:"Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), a needle test to collect cells, for nodules that meet the criteria";i:4;s:42:"CT scan or other imaging in selected cases";}
Treatment Options
a:1:{i:0;s:207:"If surgery is required, it may involve removing part or all of the thyroid gland depending on the diagnosis, size and extent of disease. Histopathology results help determine further treatment and follow-up.";}