Post Independent Citizen Telegram: Carsten column: Skin lumps, bumps, and tags in dogs A wide variety of skin lumps, bumps, and tags are encountered in dogs, especially as they age. They can arise from many different cells or structures in the skin like the oil glands and hair follicles ... Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within the thyroid.

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The thyroid is a small gland that sits at the base of the neck, just above the breastbone. Treating thyroid nodules that aren't cancer Treatment options include: Watchful waiting. This means simply watching your condition. It often means having a physical exam and thyroid function tests regularly.

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It also may include an ultrasound. You'll likely have another biopsy if the nodule grows. If your thyroid nodule doesn't change, you might not need treatment. Surgery. A nodule that isn't ...

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Enlargement of the thyroid can expand the gland well beyond its typical size and cause a noticeable bulge in the neck. This can be caused by single or multiple nodules (lumps) in the thyroid or by an autoimmune process.