What is Thyroid Nodule?
Thyroid nodules are lumps which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. Most nodules are benign (non-cancerous). Benign causes include hyperplastic colloid goiter, thyroid cysts, thyroiditis, and thyroid adenomas.
Who has Thyroid Nodule at PatientsLikeMe?
- 104 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 8 say Thyroid Nodule is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 96% | Females |
|---|---|
| 4% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 10 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 14 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 7 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 65 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Thyroid Nodule patients who have completed their condition history