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Thyroid cancer

Alternative Names: Tumor - thyroid; Cancer - thyroid Symptoms: Enlargement or a nodule of the thyroid gland or neck swelling Hoarseness or changing voice Cough or cough with bleeding Difficulty swallowing Note: Symptoms may vary depending on the type of thyroid cancer Signs and tests: Text Continues Below A physical examination can reveal a thyroid mass or nodule (usually in the lower part of the front of the neck) or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. Tests that indicate thyroid cancer: Thyroid biopsy showing anaplastic, follicular, medullary or papillary carcinoma cells Ultrasound of the thyroid revealing nodule Thyroid scan showing cold nodule (a nodule that does not light up on scan) Laryngoscopy showing paralyzed vocal cords Elevated serum calcitonin (for medullary cancer) or serum thyroglobulin (for papillary or follicular cancer) This disease may also alter the results of the following tests: T4 T3 TSH

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