What are the methods for checking thyroid cancer

We all know that if our body suffers from disease, it will have a certain impact on our normal life. If thyroid cancer is serious, it will cause great harm to our endocrine system. Therefore, once it occurs, it must be checked in time. The following are some ways to check thyroid cancer. I hope it can help everyone.

Examination item 1: Internal medical palpation.

Purpose of examination: Mainly to check whether the neck tumor originates from the thyroid gland.

Inspection item 2: Laboratory examination.

Purpose of examination: To find out whether there are any abnormalities in thyroid function and to help clarify the nature of thyroid tumors.

Examination item three: Thyroid ultrasound examination.

Purpose of examination: To detect the shape, size, number and positional relationship of the thyroid tumor with the carotid sheath; to determine whether the tumor is cystic or solid; to clarify the condition of the cervical lymph nodes.

Examination item 4: Anteroposterior and lateral X-ray examination of the neck.

Purpose of examination: Anteroposterior and lateral neck radiographs can help understand the extent of the tumor, different calcification images, and its relationship with the trachea and esophagus.

Examination item five: CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination of the neck.

Purpose of examination: CT and MRI examinations can clearly show the size, shape and positional relationship of thyroid tumors with the trachea, esophagus, blood vessels and even nerves, fully clarify the scope of cancer invasion, and provide a scientific basis for surgical implementation.

The above explains in detail some of the items that should be checked for thyroid cancer. I hope that everyone can continue to enrich their medical knowledge. Don’t be nervous or afraid after the onset of the disease. Face it positively and actively cooperate with doctors for treatment.