Thyroid Nodule

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).

Also Known As:

Nodule, Thyroid; Nodules, Thyroid; Thyroid Nodules

Neoplasms: 1361496
- Neoplasms by Site: 4
  - Head and Neck Neoplasms: 18631
    - Thyroid Neoplasms: 18499
      - Thyroid Nodule: 3284
  - Endocrine Gland Neoplasms: 135
    - Thyroid Neoplasms: 18499
      - Thyroid Nodule: 3284
Endocrine System Diseases: 996
- Thyroid Diseases: 6248
  - Thyroid Neoplasms: 18499
    - Thyroid Nodule: 3284
- Endocrine Gland Neoplasms: 135
  - Thyroid Neoplasms: 18499
    - Thyroid Nodule: 3284

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