Sometimes nodules can develop in the thyroid gland. The growth
the knot can sometimes be slow or fast. Patients who have a
have undergone radiotherapy in the head or neck area are particularly prone to
to develop thyroid disease. If the nodes are
growth, it is usually advisable to surgically remove the
thyroid gland.

A thyroid dysfunction or a thyroid nodule is called
diagnosed by taking a medical history and performing an examination.
is carried out. In particular, your doctor will examine your throat and
ask you to lift your chin to allow the thyroid gland to protrude more.
During the examination you will be asked to swallow, which will
helps to feel the thyroid gland and the nodules in it. Depending on
If necessary, arrange for further investigations. In most cases, an ultrasound examination
of your neck and thyroid and laboratory tests of the thyroid gland.
blood to check thyroid function. Likewise, a
thyroid scintigraphy with radioactive iodine may be necessary. Your
doctor performs a fine-needle examination of the thyroid gland, an X-ray examination of the
chest or, in rare cases, computerized tomography or MRI examination for
consider necessary