How to treat thyroid adenoma

  There are a variety of treatments for thyroid adenomas that are currently used in clinical practice, and all of them are highly effective.  At this point, it depends on the size of the thyroid tumor. If the thyroid tumor is relatively small, it can be temporarily observed and does not necessarily require surgery. In the case of thyroid adenoma less than one centimeter, it can be observed once every three months. If the adenoma has more recent activity and has a tendency to increase significantly, i.e. more than one centimeter, it is recommended to consult a doctor early, because in this case, it may have the possibility of cancer. Another important point is the intracapsular hemorrhage, which may compress the nerves or affect the secretion of thyroid hormones and have a certain impact on the human body, in which case surgery is recommended.  The usual surgical method is subtotal thyroidectomy or thyroid adenoma removal, which can be done using a thyroid lumpectomy, and the surgical incision can be transferred from the neck to the front of the chest or armpit to maintain the aesthetic appearance after surgery.  Therefore, most of the thyroid adenomas are benign lesions and usually do not require special treatment or a small amount of thyroxine therapy, and are usually treated conservatively with regular observation or review at the hospital, but should be treated with surgery in time when malignant changes are detected.