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Your pathology report for follicular nodular disease of the thyroid gland

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 located at the front of the neck that helps control metabolism by producing thyroid hormones. When …
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Your pathology report for papillary thyroid carcinoma

Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for approximately 80 percent of all cases. It starts in the follicular cells of the thyroid gland, which normally produce thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck that plays an important role in regulating metabolism. The …
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