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 treatment for thyroid nodules, whether benign, malignant, or indeterminate, cannot be fixed and linear; it must be adapted to each patient’s case. Learn more about …
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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 the signs of the disease. Check out more information throughout this content. Thyroid Cancer in Brazil Data from the National Cancer Institute (INCA)¹ estimate …
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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 is, let’s talk a bit about the extent of this disease in Brazil. Cancer Incidence in Brazil. Cancer is a significant health problem not …
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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 “Bethesda” refers to a system created to standardize the worldwide reporting of thyroid nodule FNA results. It is an attempt to make sure that all …
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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 biopsy based on certain characteristics of the nodule observed on ultrasound that raise suspicion. FNA is an important exam for a more detailed analysis of …
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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 a person ages. Let’s understand how a thyroid nodule can affect the body. I have a thyroid nodule, what happens now? Although symptoms are not …
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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 born with a thyroid! It’s located in your neck, just below the “Adam’s apple,” and it has the shape of a butterfly! This gland …
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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 determining the risk of it being malignant. However, it is known that only a small percentage of thyroid nodules cases represent cancer¹. Let’s understand this …
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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, fertility, weight, memory, concentration, and even emotional control. To do so, it produces the hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). When something is wrong with …
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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 other questions. But first of all it is important to remain calm. The person who should interpret your test is the doctor, most likely an …
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