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==Overview==
==Overview==
* Thyroid adenoma is an endocrine [[disease]] of thyroid gland. Common causes of thyroid adenoma include iodine deficiency, chronic inflammation, and genetic mutation of ''THADA'' gene. * The mainstay of therapy for thyroid adenoma is regular monitoring and supportive therapy. Surgery is recommended for all patients who develop pressure symptoms of thyroid adenoma.
* Thyroid adenoma is an endocrine [[disease]] of [[thyroid]] gland. Common causes of thyroid adenoma include [[iodine]] deficiency, chronic [[inflammation]], and [[genetic mutation]] of ''THADA'' [[gene]]. * The mainstay of therapy for thyroid adenoma is regular monitoring and supportive therapy. [[Surgery]] is recommended for all patients who develop pressure symptoms of thyroid adenoma.


==What are the symptoms of thyroid adenoma?==
==What are the symptoms of thyroid adenoma?==
* Common symptoms of thyroid adenoma includes the following:<ref> The Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules. Omicsgroup Thyroid Disorders & Therapy (10/07/2015). http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/the-evaluation-of-thyroid-nodules-2167-7948-1000181.pdf Accessed on October 7, 2015</ref>
* Common symptoms of thyroid adenoma includes the following:<ref> The Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules. Omicsgroup Thyroid Disorders & Therapy (10/07/2015). http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/the-evaluation-of-thyroid-nodules-2167-7948-1000181.pdf Accessed on October 7, 2015</ref>
:* Swelling or pain infront of the neck.
:* [[Swelling]] or [[pain]] infront of the [[neck]]
:* Cough
:* [[Cough]]
:* Shortness of breath
:* [[Shortness of breath]]
:* Hoarseness of voice
:* [[Hoarseness of voice]]
:* Warm sweaty skin
:* Warm sweaty [[skin]]
:* Skin flushing
:* [[Skin]] flushing
:* Increased appetite
:* Increased [[appetite]]
:* Weight loss
:* [[Weight loss]]
:* Restlessness
:* [[Restlessness]]
:* Nervousness
:* [[Nervousness]]
:* Heat intolerance
:* [[Heat intolerance]]
:* Trembling hands
:* Trembling hands
:* Palpitations
:* [[Palpitation]]s
:* Insominia
:* [[Insominia]]
:* Anxiety
:* [[Anxiety]]
:* Increased bowel frequency
:* Increased bowel frequency
:* Menstrual irregularities
:* Menstrual irregularities


==What causes thyroid adenoma?==
==What causes thyroid adenoma?==
* Common causes of thyroid adenoma include iodine deficiency, chronic inflammation, and genetic mutation of ''THADA'' gene.
* Common causes of thyroid adenoma include [[iodine]] deficiency, chronic [[inflammation]], and [[genetic mutation]] of ''THADA'' gene.


==Who is at highest risk?==
==Who is at highest risk?==
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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
* Thyroid function test
* [[Thyroid function test]]
:* TSH level
:* [[TSH]] level
:* T3
:* [[T3]]
:* T4
:* [[T4]]
* Thyroid scan
* [[Thyroid scan]]
* Thyroid ultrasound
* Thyroid [[ultrasound]]
* Biopsy
* [[Biopsy]]


==When to seek urgent medical care?==
==When to seek urgent medical care?==
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==Possible complications==
==Possible complications==
* Possible complications of thyroid adenoma are listed below:
* Possible complications of thyroid adenoma are listed below:
:* Hyperthyroidism
:* [[Hyperthyroidism]]
:* Thyrotoxicosis
:* [[Thyrotoxicosis]]
:* Hemorrhage
:* [[Hemorrhage]]
:* Thyroid cyst
:* [[Thyroid cyst]]
:* Thyroid cancer
:* [[Thyroid cancer]]
:* Dyspnea and stridor
:* [[Dyspnea]] and [[stridor]]
:* Dysphagia
:* [[Dysphagia]]
:* Superior vena cava obstruction
:* [[Superior vena cava obstruction]]


==Sources==
==Sources==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]

Overview

  • Thyroid adenoma is an endocrine disease of thyroid gland. Common causes of thyroid adenoma include iodine deficiency, chronic inflammation, and genetic mutation of THADA gene. * The mainstay of therapy for thyroid adenoma is regular monitoring and supportive therapy. Surgery is recommended for all patients who develop pressure symptoms of thyroid adenoma.

What are the symptoms of thyroid adenoma?

  • Common symptoms of thyroid adenoma includes the following:[1]

What causes thyroid adenoma?

Who is at highest risk?

  • People with positive family history of thyroid adenoma are at highest risk of thyroid adenoma.

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

  • Seek urgent medical care if there are pressure symptoms of thyroid adenoma or its complications.

Treatment options

  • The mainstay of therapy for thyroid adenoma is regular monitoring and supportive therapy. Surgery is recommended for all patients who develop pressure symptoms of thyroid adenoma.

Where to find medical care for thyroid adenoma?

Prevention

  • There is no established method for prevention of thyroid adenoma.

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

  • Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis of thyroid adenoma may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as excellent.

Possible complications

  • Possible complications of thyroid adenoma are listed below:

Sources

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007265.htm

Reference

  1. The Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules. Omicsgroup Thyroid Disorders & Therapy (10/07/2015). http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/the-evaluation-of-thyroid-nodules-2167-7948-1000181.pdf Accessed on October 7, 2015