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Depending on the extent of the [[tumor]] at the time of [[diagnosis]], the [[prognosis]] of thyroid adenoma may vary. However, the [[prognosis]] is generally regarded as excellent. Common complications of thyroid adenoma include [[hyperthyroidism]], [[thyrotoxicosis]], [[hemorrhage]], thyroid cyst, and [[superior vena cava obstruction]]. | Depending on the extent of the [[tumor]] at the time of [[diagnosis]], the [[prognosis]] of thyroid adenoma may vary. However, the [[prognosis]] is generally regarded as excellent. Common complications of thyroid adenoma include [[hyperthyroidism]], [[thyrotoxicosis]], [[hemorrhage]], thyroid cyst, and [[superior vena cava obstruction]]. | ||
==Natural History== | ==Natural History== | ||
* Thyroid adenoma is usually a slow growing [[tumor]] which has limited growth and indolent behavior. | * Thyroid adenoma is usually a slow growing [[tumor]] which has limited growth and indolent behavior. | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis of thyroid adenoma may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as excellent. Common complications of thyroid adenoma include hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, hemorrhage, thyroid cyst, and superior vena cava obstruction.
Natural History
- Thyroid adenoma is usually a slow growing tumor which has limited growth and indolent behavior.
Complications
- Common complications of thyroid adenoma include: