Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has been affected. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. How should I treat a thyroid nodule that grows vertically?Doctor's answer:
If a thyroid nodule grows vertically, you also need to look at its hardness score. If the score is high, the likelihood of malignancy may be greater. You should also consider the specific size of the nodule. If it is accompanied by other compressive symptoms and clinical manifestations, it is recommended to undergo direct surgical removal and then conduct a detailed pathological tissue examination. You can also have a thyroid ultrasound to make an assessment. Treatment plans can be formulated based on multiple different examination results.