Question 1

Is a 2.5 cm thyroid nodule large?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every thyroid nodule larger than 1.0 to 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) in diameter as well as those with a suspicious goiter need to have a fine needle aspiration biopsy to obtain thyroid cells for cytologic evaluation.

Question 2

Is a 2.5 cm thyroid nodule large?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every thyroid nodule larger than 1.0 to 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) in diameter as well as those with a suspicious goiter need to have a fine needle aspiration biopsy to obtain thyroid cells for cytologic evaluation.

Question 3

What does thyroid hair loss look like?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss may develop slowly with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. You won't necessarily notice patches missing or bald spots. Instead, your hair may seem thinner all over. You lose between 50 and 100 hairs from your head each day.

Question 4

How fast do thyroid tumors grow?

Accepted Answer

It is different for every person as tumor growth is multifactorial. According to findings published in "The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism"; malignant thyroid nodules are more likely to grow at least 2 mm per year and increase in volume compared with benign thyroid nodules.

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