Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Serious
ICD-10: C73 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: थायरॉइड कैंसर · தமிழ்: தைராய்டு புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಥೈರಾಯ್ಡ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: థైరాయిడ్ క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: থাইরয়েড ক্যান্সার · मराठी: थायरॉईड कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: થાઇરોઇડ કેન્સર
About this condition
Thyroid cancer is a malignant growth in the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that controls metabolism. It often appears as a painless lump in the neck and may cause voice changes or swallowing difficulties. Early detection and treatment usually lead to good outcomes in most types of thyroid cancer.
Common symptoms
neck lump
hoarse voice
difficulty swallowing
neck pain
persistent cough
breathing difficulty
When to see a doctor: immediately upon detection of neck lump
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | थायरॉइड कैंसर · थायराइड ग्रंथि का कैंसर · गले की गांठ · थायराइड में सूजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தைராய்டு புற்றுநோய் · கழுத்து கட்டி · தைராய்டு சுரப்பி புற்று · தைராய்டு வீக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಥೈರಾಯ್ಡ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಕತ್ತಿನ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಥೈರಾಯ್ಡ್ ಗ್ರಂಥಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಕತ್ತಿನ ಊತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | థైరాయిడ్ క్యాన్సర్ · మెడ ముద్ద · థైరాయిడ్ గ్రంథి క్యాన్సర్ · మెడ వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | থাইরয়েড ক্যান্সার · গলার পিণ্ড · থাইরয়েড গ্রন্থি ক্যান্সার · গলা ফোলা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | थायरॉईड कर्करोग · मानेचा गाठ · थायरॉईड ग्रंथीचा कर्करोग · गळा सूज |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | થાઇરોઇડ કેન્સર · ગળામાં ગઠ્ઠો · થાઇરોઇડ ગ્રંથિ કેન્સર · ગળામાં સોજો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland?
neck lump, hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing, neck pain, persistent cough, breathing difficulty.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately upon detection of neck lump
Is Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately upon detection of neck lump.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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