Thyroid nodules have a 5% chance of getting thyroid cancer! Follow up regularly to avoid trouble.

Found a thyroid nodule, should I cut it? Doctors said that thyroid nodules are common thyroid diseases, which are invisible and intangible, but 5% of them belong to malignant thyroid cancer, which often makes patients with nodules fall into anxiety about whether they should undergo invasive fine needle puncture or even further resection, but in fact, there are ultrasound examinations to choose from now.

Dr. Wang Shuyi said that once thyroid nodules are found, the most important thing is to keep track and regularly observe whether there are any changes, such as enlargement or calcification. The picture shows thyroid ultrasound examination. (Photo courtesy of Changhua Christian Hospital) Du Side, dean of Lugang Christian Hospital, which specializes in treating thyroid diseases, said that on average, 1 of every four to five adults suffers from thyroid nodules, which is the most common thyroid disease. As thyroid cancer has squeezed into the top ten cancers in China, the vigilance of Chinese people is gradually increasing.

Worried about the canceration of thyroid nodules, do you have to do fine needle aspiration?

Wang Shuyi, an attending physician in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Changhua Christian Hospital, said that 5% of thyroid nodules were malignant thyroid cancer, but some nodules could not be clearly distinguished as benign or malignant, and further fine needle aspiration was needed. Many people are in a dilemma whether to perform invasive fine needle aspiration or further thyroidectomy.

Because of the high incidence of female thyroid cancer, it is very common for female outpatients to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The other half quickly asked around and collected information online. Sometimes, they are even more worried because they get incorrect information, and sometimes they "scare themselves".

Dr Wang Shuyi said that in fact, compared with other cancers, thyroid cancer has a high cure rate and a better prognosis. Once thyroid nodules are found, the most important thing is to follow up and regularly observe whether there are any changes such as enlargement and calcification. Recently, patients who are afraid of fine needle puncture also have a thyroid ultrasound computer-aided system as an auxiliary tool. By circling the size of the nodule on the ultrasonic image, the characteristics of the nodule can be captured, and the black-and-white ultrasonic image can be turned into color, which is convenient for interpretation. In addition, it is non-invasive and suitable for long-term follow-up.