Thyroid nodules are an abnormal growth of thyroid cells that form solid or fluid-filled lumps (cysts). It may be malignant, but up to 80% of biopsies are benign.
Goiter is an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland and the surrounding tissue. It may be associated with hyperthyroidism (toxic goiter), hypothyroidism or nodules (nodular goiter). Thyroid enlargement occurs due to inflammation, tumors,…
