Thyroid nodules are a common thyroid disease whose severity can be assessed by ultrasonography and are usually classified as grade 1 to grade 6. Among them, grade 1 thyroid nodules refer to the absence of abnormalities on ultrasound examination and the presence of nodules; Grade 2 thyroid nodules indicate that the nodule is benign and the risk of malignancy is zero; Grade 3 thyroid nodules may be malignant, but the probability is low; Grade 4 thyroid nodules indicate that the nodule has a certain possibility of malignancy, and the risk of malignancy is between 3% and 80%. Grade 5 thyroid nodules indicate that the nodule has a high probability of malignancy, and the risk of malignancy is more than 80%. Grade 6 thyroid nodules are nodules that have been diagnosed as malignant tumors.
For different grades of thyroid nodules, the modalities are also different. For grade 1 and grade 2 thyroid nodules, no special ** is generally required, only regular ultrasonography is required to observe their changes; For grade 3 thyroid nodules, the doctor will decide whether a fine-needle aspiration biopsy is needed to determine the nature of the nodule. Thyroid nodules above grade 4 are usually surgically surgical** to completely remove the lesion and prevent it from progressing further.
For thyroid nodules, there are currently three main ways: drugs, surgery and minimally invasive. Among them, drugs** are mainly aimed at the hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism caused by thyroid nodules, and relieve symptoms by regulating thyroid function through drugs; Surgery is aimed at larger, potentially malignant thyroid nodules, and the purpose is achieved by surgical resection of the lesion; Minimally invasive is a new type of way to shrink or eliminate thyroid nodules through ablation and other technologies, which has the advantages of less trauma and fast recovery.
In addition to the choice of the best method, it is also very important to prevent the occurrence of thyroid nodules. First of all, maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid being in a high-stress environment for long periods of time; Secondly, it is necessary to maintain a reasonable diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less greasy food; In addition, care should be taken to avoid contact with harmful substances such as radioactive materials and chemical substances.
In conclusion, thyroid nodules are a common thyroid disease, and their severity can be assessed by ultrasonography. For different grades of thyroid nodules, the modalities are also different. At the same time, it is also very important to prevent the occurrence of thyroid nodules. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a reasonable diet, the occurrence of thyroid nodules can be effectively prevented. For patients who already have thyroid nodules, they should seek medical attention in time and carry out regularization** to avoid the aggravation of the condition and affect their health.