Are calcified foci in the right lobe of the thyroid gland dangerous?

Calcified foci on the right side of the thyroid gland are usually not dangerous, although it is not possible to generalize. The right side of the thyroid calcification foci are mostly due to chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland or nodules, calcification caused by a kind of benign hyperplasia, but there is also a risk of malignant changes. Calcified foci on the right side of the thyroid gland generally does not affect physiological function, there is no change, there are no symptoms of regular review, do not need to be overly nervous, this situation is generally not dangerous. However, not all of the right side of the thyroid calcified foci are not serious, there are rare cases will have the possibility of thyroid tumor, if there is a risk of malignant changes, should be taken in a timely manner surgery, radiotherapy chemotherapy and other therapeutic measures. Calcified foci on the right side of the thyroid gland need to be examined regularly and any abnormalities should be treated actively.