Thyroid Lumps/ Nodules

Question 1

What is a thyroid nodule

Answer 1

same as a lump

swelling of the thyroid gland

can be solid or fluid filled

Question 2

what is a toxic multinodular goitre

Answer 2

several hyperfunctioning nodules in the thyroid gland

no autoimmune stimulus

can present with hyperthyroid symptoms (can be a cause of hyperthyroid)

Question 3

what things could a thyroid nodule be? (causes of a nodule)

Answer 3

toxic adenomas (tumour)

non-functional thyroid adenoma

multinodular goitre

cancer

cyst

Question 4

what are the causes of a smooth goitre

Answer 4

grave’s disease (hyper)
hashimotos (hypo)
Iodine deficiency/ excess
drugs