The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. It has a butterfly shape and measures about 4 cm in length. As one of the body’s vital endocrine organs, it is responsible for secreting thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Thyroid nodules are relatively common, with an incidence rate as high as 18.6% in China. This means that approximately 1 in every 5 people has a thyroid nodule...

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