Thyroid nodules are more common than we think. A large portion of the population will find one at some point in life, but fortunately, most thyroid nodules are benign. Due to the high incidence, the
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Thyroid cancer is the most common cancer of the endocrine system¹ and affects three times more women than men. Although it has a good outcome when detected early, it is important to be aware of
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Cancer is a disease that scares patients, their families and generating many doubts. Throughout this text, we will address the main questions about the subject in a simple yet comprehensive manner. Before explaining what cancer
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If you have identified a thyroid nodule and your doctor has recommended (or you have already undergone) a fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNA) of this nodule, you have probably come across the term “Bethesda”. The term
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Molecular tests should be performed after fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNA). The patient’s journey with a thyroid nodule often involves undergoing FNA. The responsible physician (usually an endocrinologist or head and neck surgeon) may recommend the
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What is a thyroid nodule? A thyroid nodule is a mass of cells that has grown or a fluid-filled cyst that forms in the thyroid gland. The condition is common and occurs more frequently as
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Hold on! First of all, it’s important for you to know that the THYROID is not the name of a disease but rather the name of a VERY IMPORTANT gland in our body! Everyone is
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A thyroid nodule is a mass of tissue that has grown in the thyroid gland itself or a fluid-filled cyst that has formed in the area. When faced with this problem, the main concern is
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The thyroid is a gland that regulates the function of organs such as the heart, brain, liver, and kidneys. To understand its importance, it directly influences the growth and development of children, menstrual cycle regulation,
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Many patients receive their test results and panic when they read “thyroid nodule“. It is common for them to ask if it is cancer, if it is dangerous, what the treatment is like, and many
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