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We offer the latest treatments to relieve thyroid nodule symptoms and ensure your health and well-being.
Telehealth appointments are available.
A thyroid nodule (or thyroid node) is a growth or bump on your thyroid gland — a small gland at the base of your neck, below your Adam’s apple. Nodules are common, and they’re usually noncancerous — thyroid nodes are rarely thyroid cancer.
We use leading-edge ultrasound imaging, genetic testing and minimally invasive approaches to examine nodules and develop a personalized treatment plan. Our ear, nose and throat (ENT) program is among the most comprehensive programs in the country, offering the latest methods for finding and treating thyroid nodules. You receive care from a trusted team.
Most people don’t have symptoms. Thyroid nodules are most often found during a regular checkup or an imaging exam for another condition.
But, a very enlarged thyroid nodule may:
Your thyroid produces hormones that control functions like body temperature, metabolism, mood and heart rate. Nodes on the thyroid may cause the gland to overproduce or underproduce hormones.
Overproduction of thyroid hormones, called hyperthyroidism, can cause:
Underproduction of thyroid hormones, called hypothyroidism, can cause:
If you notice any thyroid symptoms, see your doctor.
For noncancerous thyroid nodules, treatment may include:
Your doctor may recommend surgery if the thyroid nodule is very large and makes it difficult to breathe or swallow.
If the nodule is causing hyperthyroidism, your treatment may include anti-thyroid medicine or radioactive iodine pills. Your doctor may recommend surgery if these approaches don’t relieve symptoms.
Our advanced technologies and minimally invasive approaches help you feel better more quickly.
You can count on individual attention and support through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
For cancerous thyroid nodules, we work with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center specialists to provide comprehensive care and support.
