What are the symptoms of thyroid cysts?

Thyroid cystic nodule treatment methods mainly include regular observation, surgical treatment, minimally invasive treatment, etc. Specific treatment methods need to be selected according to nodule size, symptoms, malignant tendency and other factors, the treatment process needs regular review. Thyroid cystic nodule treatment methods mainly include regular observation, surgical treatment, minimally invasive treatment, etc. For benign thyroid cystic nodules less than 1 cm in diameter, asymptomatic, and slow-growing, regular ultrasound examinations are usually recommended to monitor changes in the size, shape, and function of the nodule. If the nodule is larger (diameter greater than 2 cm), causing obvious compression symptoms (such as dyspnea, dysphagia, etc.), malignant tendency or ultrasound examination indicates malignant characteristics of thyroid nodules, surgical treatment is the main choice. Surgical methods include traditional open surgery and minimally invasive surgery, such as endoscopic thyroid surgery. In recent years, with the development of minimally invasive technology, minimally invasive treatment has gradually become one of the common methods for the treatment of thyroid cystic nodules. Among them, ultrasound-guided percutaneous aspiration and sclerotherapy are commonly used minimally invasive treatments. This method uses fine needle aspiration of cyst fluid and injection of sclerotherapy to cause aseptic inflammation and adhesion of cyst wall, thus reducing nodule volume. It should be noted that the treatment of thyroid cystic nodules should be individualized according to the patient's specific conditions, including the size, location, nature, symptoms, age, health status and other factors. During the treatment process, patients should closely cooperate with the doctor's treatment recommendations, and regular review to ensure the treatment effect and monitor the disease changes. In addition, treatment of thyroid cystic nodules needs to be more cautious for special populations such as pregnant women, lactating women, and children. In these populations, treatment options should be weighed against the potential impact on the fetus/baby. Doctors will evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis and develop individualized treatment options. In summary, there are many treatment options for thyroid cystic nodules, and treatment decisions should be based on the patient's specific circumstances. Patients should fully communicate with their doctor to understand the advantages and disadvantages of various treatment options and make informed choices based on their doctor's recommendations. Regular review and close follow-up are also important to detect and treat any abnormalities in a timely manner.