Patient's question:
I noticed my neck was very swollen, so I went to the hospital to see a doctor. The doctor said it was a thyroid nodule. Does a thyroid nodule have a serious illness?Doctor's answer:
A simple thyroid nodule has a benign disease. If it expands and becomes thyroid cancer, it becomes a major disease. A major disease refers to a malignant tumor, which can be maintained for two years. To save costs, the country has specially established basic coverage for major diseases. Those who meet the conditions can enjoy the national policy. If a thyroid nodule is larger than 1.5 centimeters, the best treatment method is surgical removal, followed by a detailed pathological examination.