Diagnosis often begins with a physical examination and a review of medical history. The following diagnostic tools are commonly used: - Ultrasound: Helps visualize the thyroid gland and identify suspicious nodules. - Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA): A biopsy technique to extract cells from the thyroid nodule for examination. - Blood Tests: These may include thyroid function tests to measure levels of thyroid hormones. - Radioiodine Scans: Used to determine if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
