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Thyroid Nodules

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Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within your thyroid, a small gland located at the base of your neck, just above your breastbone. The great majority of thyroid nodules aren't serious and don't cause symptoms. Thyroid cancer accounts for only a small percentage of thyroid nodules. You often won't know you have a thyroid nodule until your doctor discovers it during a routine medical exam. Some thyroid nodules, however, may become large enough to be visible or make it difficult to swallow or breathe.

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This video explains thyroid nodules, solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within the thyroid gland at the base of the neck. It notes that most nodules are not serious and cause no symptoms, that thyroid cancer accounts for only a small percentage, and that some nodules can become large enough to be visible or affect swallowing or breathing.

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  • Explains thyroid nodules as solid or fluid-filled lumps in the thyroid
  • Notes that most nodules are not serious and cause no symptoms
  • Covers that thyroid cancer accounts for a small percentage of nodules
  • Describes larger nodules that can be visible or affect swallowing or breathing

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This video presents “Thyroid Nodules” — Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within your thyroid, a small gland located at the base of your neck, just above your breastbone. The great majority of thyroid nodules aren't serious and don't cause symptoms. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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