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Thyroid nodule

Thyroid nodules are growths in the thyroid, a gland in the front of your neck. Most of them are harmless.

All or part of the thyroid gland may be removed if a nodule is cancer or if it causes problems with breathing or swallowing.

Current as of: July 7, 2025

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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