A form of cancer that has been on the rise for the last 30 years
Thyroid cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, occurring in 5 to 10 percent of thyroid nodules and recording an increase in the last 30 years.
This form of cancer affects women more often than men and can be diagnosed at any age. Risk factors include radiation exposure and a family history of thyroid cancer.
Primary thyroid tumors are formations that arise from the autonomous growth of a single thyroid cell, and depending on the biological potential, they can be benign (good) or malignant (malignant).
Malignant thyroid tumors are also called thyroid cancer. Unlike benign tumors, malignant thyroid tumors pose a challenge in diagnosis and therapy, often occur in the younger population (between 20 and 60 years of age) and are often associated with genetic changes, indicating a hereditary component.
Thyroid cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the endocrine system. Despite the steady increase in the number of cases, mortality has not increased proportionally, and the disease is diagnosed 3-4 times more often in women than in men.
The symptoms of thyroid cancer are usually not pronounced, except for the presence of a lump in the neck. This lump can be a nodule in the thyroid gland or an enlarged lymph node containing cancer cells.
Some nodules in the thyroid gland cannot be detected by standard examination, but are diagnosed through a targeted cytological puncture under ultrasound supervision. Cancerous nodules in the thyroid gland can sometimes spread to surrounding structures, causing changes in voice such as hoarseness or difficulty swallowing.
The initial diagnosis in patients with thyroid cancer is usually made by a radiologist after cytological treatment of the node in the thyroid gland using a fine needle and under ultrasound control.
When the diagnosis of thyroid cancer is established, further evaluations using radiographic methods follow. This includes high-resolution ultrasound of the thyroid gland and neck, and/or precise CT scans of the thyroid gland and the entire neck area.
These additional assessments help determine the extent of the disease, determine the presence of metastases, and plan the optimal therapeutic approach.
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The main goal of LF Polyclinic is to improve the quality of life and health of our clients by providing them with top-notch healthcare services.
