What is the relationship between thyroid nodules and cysts?

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? Thyroid nodules are also confused with other diseases. Therefore, when we find the symptoms of suspected thyroid nodules, we must go to the hospital for further examination to know the specific disease situation. Especially when patients have thyroid cyst problems, we must distinguish them from thyroid nodules, which is conducive to the treatment of the disease.

What is the relationship between thyroid nodules and cysts?

Thyroid cysts are mostly solitary nodules, occasionally multiple nodules, with a diameter of 2-5 cm. The mass is round with smooth surface and clear boundary. Most of them have no pain or slight pain, no tenderness, and can move up and down with swallowing. When the pressure inside the capsule is not high, the texture is soft and the touch is cystic; If there is more liquid in the capsule, it can also be tough when the pressure is high.

  patients with thyroid cysts do not have any discomfort. They often find the anterior cervical mass by accident, and some have a history of thyroid nodules. It is difficult to make a diagnosis only by palpation. At this time, ultrasonic examination can accurately determine whether the mass is cystic or solid nodules, and can distinguish thin-walled or thick walled cysts. Ultrasonic examination showed that there were liquid dark areas in the mass, which could be distinguished from solid nodules. Most of radionuclide imaging was "cold nodule". Thyroid function examination is mostly in the normal range.

Thyroid cysts are mostly benign. Thyroid cancer with cyst is rare, about 1% - 2%. Cytological examination of cystic fluid of carcinomatous cyst can usually find cancer cells. Thyroid nodule is a very common disease, especially in middle-aged women. Thyroid nodules are divided into benign and malignant. Benign nodules account for the vast majority, while malignant nodules account for less than 1%. There are many kinds of thyroid diseases, such as thyroid degeneration, inflammation, autoimmunity and new organisms, which can be manifested as nodules.

matters needing attention

? Thyroid nodules should be noted that in some underdeveloped mountainous areas, the incidence rate of thyroid nodules is relatively high due to the dietary problem. Moreover, people in mountain areas do not attach importance to prevention of thyroid nodules. Therefore, even if people in mountainous areas suffer from thyroid nodules, they do not go to hospital for treatment, leading to a more serious thyroid nodule.