Thyroid Nodule

Overview

A small circumscribed mass in the THYROID GLAND that can be of neoplastic growth or non-neoplastic abnormality. It lacks a well-defined capsule or glandular architecture. Thyroid nodules are often benign but can be malignant. The growth of nodules can lead to a multinodular goiter (GOITER, NODULAR).

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Quick facts about Thyroid Nodule

Topic type

Condition

Category

Oncology

MeSH classification

C04.588.322.894.800|C04.588.443.915.800|C19.344.894.800|C19.874.788.800

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