Guide To The Causes, Risk Factors, And Complications Of Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid Cyst

An individual's thyroid nodules may exhibit cystic characteristics or may develop as a result of the presence of fluid-filled cysts in their thyroid gland. A non-cancerous growth only filled with fluid that forms in the thyroid gland is referred to as a thyroid cyst. A growth filled with both fluid and solid components that develops in an affected individual's thyroid gland is referred to as a complex thyroid nodule. The excess growth of thyroid tissue that has contributed to the development of an individual's existing cysts in their thyroid gland can also contribute to the production of solid thyroid nodules. Nodules in an individual's thyroid gland composed exclusively of fluid-filled cysts will typically present as benign and will remain benign. However, complex thyroid nodules composed of at least fifty percent solid components but also contain cysts are at the same increased risk of carcinogenesis as completely solid thyroid nodules.

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