Thyroid nodule calcification meaning

Written by Li Jin Quan
General Surgery
Updated on September 20, 2024
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In our thyroid ultrasound, terms like thyroid nodule calcification are often seen. Thyroid nodule calcification is a form of self-healing. It can be divided into large and small nodule calcifications. Generally, large nodule calcifications have a very low proportion of malignancy. The possibility of malignancy in smaller calcifications is relatively higher. When we see a report indicating thyroid nodule calcification, there is no need to panic. We can consult specialists such as thyroid surgeons, who will tell you how to distinguish between benign and malignant conditions. I recommend performing thyroid cytological puncture, which, through pathological examination, can determine whether the thyroid nodule calcification is benign or malignant.

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Thyroid nodule calcification meaning

In our thyroid ultrasound, terms like thyroid nodule calcification are often seen. Thyroid nodule calcification is a form of self-healing. It can be divided into large and small nodule calcifications. Generally, large nodule calcifications have a very low proportion of malignancy. The possibility of malignancy in smaller calcifications is relatively higher. When we see a report indicating thyroid nodule calcification, there is no need to panic. We can consult specialists such as thyroid surgeons, who will tell you how to distinguish between benign and malignant conditions. I recommend performing thyroid cytological puncture, which, through pathological examination, can determine whether the thyroid nodule calcification is benign or malignant.

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Thyroid Nodule Classification Standard

To standardize the diagnosis of thyroid diseases, we have categorized thyroid nodules into six levels, with the severity and the likelihood of malignancy increasing with each level: Grade 1 refers to normal thyroid tissue; Grade 2 indicates benign changes in the thyroid, with the risk of malignancy increasing over time. For example, simple thyroid cysts, which require an ultrasound check every 1-2 years; Grade 3 refers to the presence of nodules in the thyroid with a malignancy possibility of

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Causes of thyroid nodules

Thyroid nodules are a common clinical disease, more prevalent in women and the elderly, with 5%-15% of thyroid nodules being malignant. They are influenced by age, gender, history of radiation exposure, family history, and other factors. Common causes of thyroid conditions include benign adenomas, focal thyroiditis, multinodular goiter, cysts of the thyroid or parathyroid, or thyroglossal duct cysts. Additionally, unilateral developmental defects of the thyroid can lead to hyperplasia of the thyroid on the opposite side. After surgical removal of thyroid nodules or treatment with Iodine-131, scars and hyperplasia of the remaining thyroid tissue are also common causes of thyroid nodules.

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Is thyroid nodule ablation a good treatment?

Thyroid nodule ablation has its advantages over traditional surgery, but it also has its shortcomings. The advantages include minimal trauma, less bleeding, and less pain for the patient. Ablation involves inserting an ablation needle through the skin of the patient's neck, directly into the tumor to perform the ablation with the goal of eliminating the nodule. Since it does not require cutting, it reduces damage to surrounding tissues and bleeding, allowing the patient to resume activities earlier and reduce suffering. However, the drawback is that ablation is effective for smaller benign thyroid masses, but for complex or malignant thyroid nodules, the treatment effectiveness is poor, and its use is not advocated.

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Can thyroid nodules be detected?

Some thyroid nodules can be observed through visual inspection, while others cannot be seen as they vary in size, and most are very small. These nodules are often discovered during medical check-ups, specifically through ultrasonic imaging of the thyroid. Unless a thyroid nodule is particularly large, or grows outward prominently on the front surface of the neck, it can be visibly detected in a clinical setting. Thyroid nodules are quite common in thyroid diseases, and most are benign and do not require treatment, only regular follow-up examinations.