My scan shows I have thyroid nodules. Should I be worried?
- Written by Brooke Nickel, NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow, University of Sydney
ShutterstockThe thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck. It makes thyroid hormones, which control the way the body uses energy.
A thyroid nodule is a solid or fluid-filled lump found within the thyroid. The majority of thyroid nodules are small, can’t be felt by touch and do not cause symptoms. They are caused by an overgrowth of...
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