{"id":119831,"date":"2025-01-14T10:31:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T15:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/?p=119831"},"modified":"2025-01-15T11:19:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T16:19:56","slug":"are-thyroid-nodules-common","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/blog\/are-thyroid-nodules-common\/","title":{"rendered":"Are thyroid nodules common?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes, thyroid nodules are very common. Studies indicate that, by the time people reach their 60s, up to 50% of individuals may have thyroid nodules; many of these nodules go undetected as they are tiny and benign (non-cancerous). January is Thyroid Awareness Month, so let\u2019s dig into this subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Thyroid Nodules?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Found inside the thyroid gland, in front of the neck, thyroid nodules are lumps or growths. Their sizes, textures, and counts will differ as well. Although most nodules are benign\u2014that is, non-cancerous\u2014a tiny proportion may call for further testing for cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are Thyroid Nodules Identified?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During a regular visit, a doctor may feel the neck region and find an enlargement or lump in the thyroid gland. Many thyroid nodules are discovered inadvertently during ultrasounds, CT scans, or MRIs conducted for unrelated conditions. For a carotid artery assessment, for instance, a neck ultrasound may show thyroid nodules. Those with a family history of thyroid disorders or those who have been exposed to radiation may have routine thyroid tests that result in early nodule discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thyroid nodule symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n