What is follicular neoplasm?
neoplasm is a tumor or growth and follicular neoplasm results from what is called follicular cells inside the thyroid gland. The thyroid is located in front of the bronchial throat and a large follicular neoplasm can cause symptoms such as a hoarse voice or swallowing problems. Follicular lesions or growth can be nodes that are part of the non -law or benign enlargement of the thyroid, known as the Goiter. In other cases, it may be benign tumors called thyroid adenomas, or malignant or cancerous tumors known as thyroid cancer. It may be difficult to distinguish between different types of follicular neoplasm. The diagnostic test known as the aspiration of a fine needle can be used to use a sample of cells known as a biopsy, and the cells can then be studied under a microscope.
Even then, it may not be possible to know whether follicular neoplasm is benign or malignant, unless an operation is performed, which will allow the surgeon to look at the whole growth. Inspection of an external coat or capsule allowE find out whether novices behave like thyroid cancer by spreading to attack the surrounding tissue. If there is a risk that the follicular neoplasm may be malignant, it may be necessary to remove the entire or part of the thyroid gland to further explore it.
If follicular cancer is found, further surgery may not be required because the tumor has already been removed. If tumors are found to be benign adenomas or nodes, treatment may only be necessary if the lump is large enough to cause symptoms or if it creates excessive thyroid hormones. After surgery, thyroid hormones previously produced by the gland may be replaced by regulating energy, temperature and other important functions. This is achieved by using drugs containing synthetic or natural thyroid hormone; The treatment is lifelong. Taking thyroid hormones after cancer removal has another benefit in discouraging the remaining thyroid tissue from growth, which reduces the risk of recidiva RAkoviny.
Other possible treatments for follicular thyroid cancer include the use of radioactive iodine. Iodine is transported to thyroid cells and its radioactivity destroys them. This treatment is used after the thyroid removal to remove any remaining thyroid tissue, or when cancer has spread to other parts of the body. The outlook for someone with a follicular neoplasm is often positive, because most of them are benign and even if follicular cancer is discovered, in most cases the treatment is possible.