Patient's question:
A few days ago, I went to the hospital for a health check-up. The results included a blood test for the thyroid. I want to know if a thyroid nodule of 6 cm is considered large?Doctor's answer:
Thyroid nodule, it is a relatively common disease now. With the decline in people's living standards, the incidence is gradually decreasing. Most thyroid nodules are benign, and the possibility of malignancy is very small. Therefore, it is generally recommended to follow up. The thyroid nodule you mentioned, 6 centimeters, feels too large, and it should be controlling the trachea or esophagus or nerves, leading to symptoms. If the controlling symptoms reappear, surgery is needed.