are hypoechoic thyroid nodules benign
The term thyroid nodule refers to an abnormal growth of. thyroid cells that forms a lump within the thyroid gland. Although the vast majority of thyroid nodules are benign. (noncancerous), a small proportion of thyroid nodules. do contain thyroid cancer. In order to diagnose and treat. thyroid cancer at the earliest stage, most thyroid nodules. need some type of evaluation.