Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Thyroid nodules are lumps (growths) made up of abnormal cell clusters that ...

for cystic thyroid nodules (CTNs) has a high rate of nondiagnostic and false-negative results. Ultrasound-guided FNAB (UG-FNAB) permits direct sampling of the wall and/or the solid portion of CTNs ...

However, small lumps known as thyroid nodules can sometimes form within the gland, causing significant concern among those affected. If you or someone you know is affected, you are not alone ...

“1 out of 4 women will have a thyroid nodule,” said Dr. Noureldine. “That nodule could be a functional nodule, where it overproduces thyroid hormone [and] affects the quality of life for the ...