Patient's question:
I have been feeling unwell lately. My neck is also very uncomfortable. I thought it was because I overexerted myself while working. I went to the hospital for a check-up. They said I have a thyroid hemangioma. What is a thyroid hemangioma?Doctor's answer:
Thyroid hemangioma refers to the enlargement of one side of the thyroid gland. Sometimes it is accompanied by swelling and pain in the neck. The swelling and pain become more pronounced during exercise. In a few patients, difficulty speaking or hoarseness may occur during exercise. Speech returns to normal after rest. It may be caused by the enlargement of the hemangioma during exercise and compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. It can occur at any age. However, symptoms typically appear after middle age. It is more common in women than in men. The tumor diameter is usually less than 5 centimeters. Surgical treatment is not required. Regular follow-up and monitoring are necessary.