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Results 1 - 10 of 19 for Thyroid nodule
  1. Thyroid nodule 
    A thyroid nodule is a growth (lump) in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the front of ... Thyroid nodules are caused by an overgrowth of cells in the thyroid gland. These growths can be: Not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007265.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Fine needle aspiration of the thyroid 
    ... It is often used to find out if thyroid nodules that your provider can feel or see on an ultrasound are noncancerous or cancerous.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003899.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Thyroid ultrasound 
    ... a growth on your thyroid gland, called a thyroid nodule . The thyroid feels big or irregular, called a ... used to guide the needle in biopsies of: Thyroid nodules or the thyroid gland -- In this test, a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003776.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Thyroid cancer 
    ... thyroid gland Hoarseness or changing voice Neck swelling Thyroid lump (nodule)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001213.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hyperthyroidism 
    ... bowel movements Goiter (visibly enlarged thyroid gland) or thyroid nodules Hair loss Hand tremor Heat intolerance Increased appetite ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000356.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Thyroid scan 
    This test is done to: Evaluate thyroid nodules or goiter Find the cause of an overactive thyroid gland Check for thyroid cancer (rarely, since other tests are more accurate for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003829.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Thyroid gland removal 
    ... you have any of the following: A small thyroid growth ( nodule or cyst) A thyroid gland that is so overactive it is dangerous ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002933.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Thyroid cancer - medullary carcinoma 
    MTC often begins as a small lump (nodule) in the thyroid gland. There also may be lymph node swelling in the neck. As a result, symptoms may include: Swelling of the neck Hoarseness Breathing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000374.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Free T4 test 
    ... thyroid hormone medicine Thyroiditis Toxic goiter or toxic thyroid nodules Some tumors of the testes or ovaries (rare) Getting medical imaging tests with contrast dye that contains iodine ... with the thyroid) Eating a lot of foods that contain iodine ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003517.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Radioactive iodine uptake 
    ... much thyroid hormone ( toxic nodular goiter ) A single thyroid nodule that is producing too much thyroid hormone (toxic adenoma) These conditions often result in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003689.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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