Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding thyroid nodules

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Are thyroid nodules common? What causes them to develop, and should I be concerned if I have one? ANSWER: Lumps in the thyroid -- called thyroid nodules -- are common. The likelihood of having one is higher in women and increases with age. It's estimated that up to half of adults over [...]
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