Thyroid nodule
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What is thyroid nodule?
Thyroid nodules are lumps which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. Most nodules are benign (non-cancerous). Benign causes include hyperplastic colloid goiter, thyroid cysts, thyroiditis, and thyroid adenomas.
Common symptoms reported by people with thyroid nodule
Treatments taken by people for thyroid nodule
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Compare treatments taken by people with thyroid nodule
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Got a question about living with thyroid nodule? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has thyroid nodule on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 161 say thyroid nodule is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 16 | |
| 30s | 36 | |
| 40s | 49 | |
| 50s | 39 | |
| 60s | 38 | |
| 70+ | 109 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 12 | |
| 20-29 years | 10 | |
| 30-39 years | 16 | |
| 40-49 years | 9 | |
| 50-59 years | 8 | |
| 60-69 years | 16 | |
| 70+ years | 15 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 55 | |
| Female | 524 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 357 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 7 |