Most of the cystic thyroid nodules are benign, and should be reviewed regularly under the guidance of a doctor after discovery, and treated with surgical resection, intervention, etc., if necessary, according to the situation.
The source of thyroid cystic nodules is complex, including abnormal chemotaxis of squamous epithelial tissue, abnormal differentiation of thyroglossal ductal columnar epithelial cells, and degenerative follicular thyroid tumors or adenomas, etc. However, most of them are benign. And a portion of benign cystic nodules may also need to be removed. For example, the following cases:
1. The nodule triggers a feeling of pressure, leading to symptoms such as difficulty in breathing and hoarseness;
2. cystic nodules that are too large, more than 10 millimeters or even larger than 15 millimeters require caution;
3. nodules whose location is behind the sternum and whose location has a large impact.
In the presence of cystic thyroid nodules, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for the next step of diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a specialist.