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Follicular Nodular Disease of the Thyroid Gland: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Follicular nodular disease is a benign (noncancerous) condition in which the thyroid gland contains one or more nodules. A nodule is a rounded area where thyroid cells have grown more than usual. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck that helps control metabolism by producing thyroid hormones. When many …
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Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for approximately 80 percent of all cases. It starts from follicular cells, the cells that normally make thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck that helps regulate metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. The word “papillary” …
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