A thyroid adenoma is a noncancerous lesion on the thyroid.

Although theyre not cancer, they can still affect your overall health.

However, most patients with a thyroid adenoma do not have any symptoms.

A person looks in the mirror at a thyroid growth on their neck area (What to Know Thyroid Adenoma)

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Learn more about thyroid adenomas, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Iodine-123 therapy is often used to kill off abnormal growths on the thyroid and restore normal thyroid function.

Iodine-123 is a radioactive isotope taken by mouth.

Most people dont realize its importance until something goes wrong.

This can help prevent additional complications, like changes to your voice or energy levels.

If youve already experienced symptoms from your thyroid adenoma, a diagnosis might bring relief.

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