Treatment for right thyroid nodule TI-RADS class 3 includes follow-up observation, surgical treatment, and medication.
Thyroid nodule TI-RADS3 class is a kind of grading under ultrasound, which belongs to the category of possibly benign nodules with low risk of malignancy, usually less than 2%, usually only need regular follow-up, and if necessary, need to carry out puncture biopsy of the thyroid nodule, and according to the results of the biopsy to carry out the next step of treatment. Surgery is recommended for malignant thyroid nodules, including total or partial thyroidectomy.
For benign, asymptomatic thyroid nodules without thyroid function abnormalities, follow-up observation is recommended; for hyperthyroidism, it can be relieved by taking drugs that inhibit thyroid synthesis, such as propylthiouracil, and iodine radiation therapy; for hypothyroidism, it can be treated by taking levothyroxine. Surgery is also needed when benign nodules become too large and cause pressure symptoms.
In the case of TI-RADS3 thyroid nodules, it is recommended to visit a hospital and ask the doctor to make a judgment and treat the nodule under the doctor’s supervision.