Many people find thyroid nodules during physical examination, most of them do not need surgical treatment, but surgery may be considered for thyroid nodules only in the following cases: 1.Persons with obvious local pressure symptoms associated with nodules, such as a feeling of tracheal blockage and pressure, or even difficulty in breathing; 2.Persons with combined hyperthyroidism who have failed medical treatment; 3.Masses located in the posterior sternum or mediastinum; 4.Progressive growth of nodules, which are considered by Those who are considered to have malignant tendency or combined with high risk factors for thyroid cancer (e.g. family history, history of neck radiation); 5. Those who strongly request surgery because of appearance or excessive ideological concerns that affect normal life, can also be considered as relative indications for surgery.