What does a diagnosis look like?
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid nodules are very common and are often asymptomatic, meaning they may go undetected, which may delay their diagnosis. They are primarily classified as solid or fluid-filled nodules (cysts). Approximately 90% of thyroid nodules are benign (non-cancerous). If left untreated, some thyroid nodules may become symptomatic and require treatment.
If left untreated, some thyroid nodules can become symptomatic and require treatment.
Possible Symptoms
Swelling
Difficulty breathing and swallowing
Neck Pain
Hoarse Voice
Coughing
Dizziness
Swelling
Difficulty breathing and swallowing
Neck Pain
Hoarse Voice
Coughing
Dizziness
Thyroid nodules are common, carrying a 7–15% risk of malignancy1. Among thyroid cancers, papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) accounts for 80–85% of thyroid cancers, and follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) for 5–15%². Both have an excellent prognosis with appropriate treatment³
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, medullary thyroid carcinoma, and primary thyroid sarcoma are rare thyroid cancers, accounting for approximately 5–10% of all malignant thyroid tumors. Unlike PTC and FTC, these malignancies have fewer treatment options and a worse prognosis.⁴
Thyroid Nodule Diagnosis2
A Primary Care Physician or Specialist may use one or more of the following tests to evaluate thyroid conditions
Thyroid Function Test
The thyroid function test is a blood test to check your thyroid hormone levels. It is the only accurate way to verify hormone levels.
Thyroid Scan
The thyroid scan uses small doses of radioactive chemicals to produce images of the thyroid gland, allowing physicians to assess thyroid function.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create a pictures of organs , tissues, and other structures in the body. Physicians view the thyroid gland through the picture provided.
Palpation
Palpation is a method of examining a patient’s neck to detect thyroid nodules. A physician manually examine the neck to w examine the size, consistency, texture, location, and tenderness of the thyroid gland.
Biopsy
If there is a reason to suspect a thyroid cancer from the other diagnosis results, a biopsy of the nodule will be taken and evaluated by a laboratory to make a determination.
INDICATIONS FOR USE & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The THYBLATE™ electrodes are CE-certified and indicated for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules (cystic and non-cystic), goiters, AFTN, and malignant tumors. The THYBLATE™ electrodes are FDA 510(k) cleared for percutaneous and intraoperative coagulation and ablation of tissue. While the THYBLATE™ Thyroid RFA Procedure may offer substantial benefits to many patients, it is not universally applicable, and individual outcomes may vary. Please contact your medical professional for specific advice regarding the potential benefits, risks, and suitability of this treatment in your specific case.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The Site cannot and does not provide medical/health advice. The medical/health information here is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. The content on this Site is not intended for sale or promotion in jurisdictions where such activities are restricted. The imagery used on this Site is for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as an endorsement or representation of typical patient outcomes. For more details about the information provided on this Site, please click here.
FULL SOURCE LIST
To find the full list of sources used on this website, please click here.