Thyroid nodule causes
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Overview
Causes
Thyroid nodules are growths of cells in the thyroid gland. These growths can be:
- Not cancer (benign) or thyroid cancer
- Fluid-filled (cysts) or made up of thyroid gland cells
- One nodule or a group of small nodules
Causes of thyroid nodules are not always found, but can include:
- Hashimoto's disease
- Lack of iron in the diet