Benign

Everyday new thyroid nodules are discovered by their physicians, family, friends, and even their hairdressers! Some people have symptoms related to the size of the nodules, which directs them to seek medical consultation. Others have no symptoms but learn about these nodules after undergoing radiologic testing for different reasons. The majority of thyroid nodules are benign. The most readily available modality for evaluating these is the ultrasound. The test is easily perfor