Thyroid nodules accompanied by calcification is a bad phenomenon

Thyroid nodules with calcification are not necessarily malignant, and comprehensive evaluation is required. If there are coarse calcification, microcalcification, irregular margin, solid hypoechoic, aspect ratio greater than 1, rich blood flow, abnormal cervical lymph nodes, etc., malignant possibility should be warned. Thyroid nodules with calcification is not necessarily a bad phenomenon, need to comprehensively evaluate the size, shape, boundary, blood flow and other characteristics of the nodule, as well as the patient's age, gender, family history and other factors, to determine its benign and malignant. Microcalcification: Calcifications less than 2 mm in diameter, especially clustered microcalcifications, with a higher risk of malignancy. Irregular margins: ill-defined or angular nodules, with a greater likelihood of malignancy. Solid hypoechoic: Hypoechoic inside nodules, reduced in echo compared to surrounding normal thyroid tissue. Aspect ratio greater than 1: The ratio of anteroposterior diameter to left-right diameter of the nodule is greater than 1, indicating the possibility of malignancy. Rich blood flow: rich blood flow signals in or around the nodule. Associated with abnormal cervical lymph nodes: such as enlarged lymph nodes, irregular shape, uneven internal echo, etc. For patients with thyroid nodules with calcification, doctors usually recommend further examinations, such as thyroid function, thyroid autoantibodies, neck ultrasound, thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology, etc., to clarify the nature of the nodule. If the nodule is considered malignant or has a tendency to become malignant, surgery is required; If the nodule is benign and has no obvious symptoms, ultrasound can be reviewed regularly to observe the changes of the nodule. It should be noted that thyroid nodules accompanied by calcification do not necessarily mean malignant tumors, but they cannot be ignored. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice for examination and treatment. In addition, maintaining good living habits, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, reducing radiation exposure, etc., is also important for thyroid health.