The difference between thyroid cancer and thyroid tumor

The difference between thyroid cancer and thyroid tumor:

The differences between thyroid cancer and thyroid tumors include different disease ranges, different causes, and different treatments, as detailed below:

1. Diseases of different scopes

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the thyroid follicular epithelium and is a type of thyroid tumor; thyroid tumor is a benign or malignant tumor that occurs in the thyroid gland, including thyroid cancer.

2. Different causes

Thyroid cancer is usually caused by genetics, iodine deficiency or excess, radiation and other reasons, which lead to gene mutations and abnormal proliferation of thyroid cells. In addition to the above reasons, thyroid tumors may also be caused by excessive thyroid hormone levels stimulating thyroid cell proliferation.

3. Different treatments

Thyroid cancer is usually treated with surgical resection, which may be supplemented with radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatments before or after the operation. Benign thyroid tumors generally do not require special treatment when there is no obvious discomfort. They can be observed regularly and surgical resection can be chosen if necessary.

In addition to the above differences, the two also differ in clinical symptoms, imaging manifestations and prognosis. Thyroid adenomas are generally benign lesions, so patients do not need to be too nervous or worried. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in a timely manner, make a clear diagnosis through imaging examinations, pathological examinations, etc., and provide targeted treatment.