Objective: to explore the diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for thyroid nodules.

目的：探讨细针抽吸细胞学检查对甲状腺结节性质的诊断价值。

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Most thyroid nodules are benign, and thyroid cancers generally are not highly malignant and are compatible with normal life expectancy if treated properly.

多数甲状腺结节为良性。甲状腺癌一般也非极度恶性，如果治疗得当，患者可以达到正常寿命。

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Objective to evaluate the features of thyroid nodules on real-time elastosonography.

目的探讨甲状腺占位性病变的实时超声弹性成像表现。

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According to Johns Hopkins' Web site, thyroid nodules are lumps that commonly arise within the gland.

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Thyroid nodules may also be cysts, fluid-filled cavities, or swellings caused by thyroid inflammation.

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However, he said the symptoms that are associated with thyroid nodules include tenderness in the thyroid area, ear or jaw pain, difficulty or discomfort swallowing, a tickling feeling in the throat and shortness of breath with exertion because the nodule may be compressing the windpipe.

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