I have a lump on the thyroid cartilage left side I believe it has been there for several years however if became sore to touch and swallow the soreness was gone in 2-3 days lump is still there and may be somewhat increased in size what is the likely cause
Hi, derive gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some thyroid swelling like colloid nodule, cystic nodule, anomalous goiter or malignancy.  You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump.  Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.