Did you know that a small nodule in your thyroid can have a significant impact on your entire body? Your thyroid is more than just a gland in your neck - it's a powerful regulator of your metabolism, energy, and growth. Sometimes, it can develop a nodular goiter, an enlargement caused by a nodule growing within it, which can disrupt its delicate balance. Here’s what happens with a nodular goiter: 🔹 Thyroid Function: A nodular goiter can be asymptomatic, but it can also lead to hypothyroidism (u

What is a thyroid nodule and how is it diagnosed? Johns Hopkins surgeon Ralph Tufano answers this and more in this Q&A video. | Johns Hopkins Medicine