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The article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Hong Hai - Doctor of Radiology - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of diagnostic imaging.After having the diagnosis results, depending on the characteristics of thyroid cysts, the doctor will choose the right treatment method for the patient. The current best treatment is alcohol injection or radiofrequency therapy. Depending on the nature of the thyroid disease, the doctor will choose the appropriate treatment method.
1. What is a thyroid cyst?
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the front of the neck, butterfly-shaped, this is considered the most important and largest endocrine gland in the body and also often appears tumors, thyroid nodules.Thyroid cysts are divided into 2 basic types:
Multinodular cysts: These are cases of tumors with many large and small nuclei that are difficult to recognize with the naked eye, so they must resort to ultrasonography. newly detected sound. Mononuclear cyst: Tumor with only one nucleus. The cause of thyroid cysts is currently unknown. Risk factors for the disease can be caused by:
People who have been exposed to chemotherapy - radiation. Sequelae of thyroiditis or surgery in the neck area or due to genetic factors Changes in body hormones, weak immune system U. Thyroid cysts are mostly benign, but the disease can have a significant impact on the patient when the tumor enlarges, causing the neck area to swell and become unsightly. At the same time, a large tumor can put pressure on other muscles, causing voice changes and breathing difficulties. More dangerously, if left for a long time, thyroid cysts can cause thyroid inflammation and thyroid dysfunction.
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2. Symptoms of thyroid cysts
Thyroid cysts often have no clinical symptoms, patients are only discovered when they happen to have a medical examination, CT scan or thyroid ultrasound. When the nodule grows large, symptoms may appear such as:The patient may see swelling in the neck area, touching with one or more nodules. In the case of large thyroid cysts, it can cause pressure on the trachea or esophagus, causing the patient to have neck pain, entanglement in the throat, choking, difficulty breathing, hoarse voice,... In more severe cases, when the thyroid nodules are active Too much, increase in thyroid hormone will cause metabolic disorders in the body, at this time the patient will notice the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction such as: trembling hands, fast heartbeat, palpitations, sweating. sweating a lot, insomnia, fatigue, muscle weakness, rapid weight loss,... When there are signs of suspicion of thyroid cysts, the doctor will conduct an ultrasound of the neck to determine the location, size and quantity. In addition, ultrasound also helps the doctor to perform a precise fine needle aspiration procedure of thyroid cells, from which the biopsy tissue is benign or malignant.
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3. Thyroid cyst should be injected with alcohol or burned with high frequency waves
After having the diagnosis results, depending on the characteristics of thyroid cysts, the doctor will choose the right treatment method for the patient. Currently, the best treatment method is alcohol injection or radiofrequency ablation. Depending on the nature of thyroid pathology, the doctor will choose the appropriate treatment method as follows:Method of injecting thyroid follicular alcohol : This method is used in case of thyroid cyst. The method of injecting ethanol through the skin under ultrasound guidance will help the cyst shrink and dissolve after 2-3 times of aspiration. This method reduces the bleeding process, reducing the cost of treatment. Radiofrequency ablation: Thyroid ablation is a method of using high-frequency alternating current to generate heat to help destroy tissue mass. This technique should be used when the thyroid tumor is 15mm or larger, the patient has neck pain, discomfort when swallowing, difficulty speaking; benign thyroid nodules or toxic nodules causing symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has a package of screening and screening for thyroid diseases. When choosing the Package of Screening and Screening for Thyroid Diseases at Vinmec, you will be examined by experienced thyroid specialists to help screen and detect common thyroid diseases early. variables such as: simple goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer,...
At the same time, you will have blood tests, evaluate levels of functional hormones thyroid such as FT3, FT4, TSH, Anti - TPO, Anti TG and ultrasound, scan to evaluate the structure of the thyroid gland. After that, when the results are returned to the doctor, you will be consulted about thyroid pathology, and discuss the appropriate treatment options for yourself. From there, thyroid disease will be prevented in time, avoiding long-term health damage in the future.
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