Thyroid adenoma history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]

The hallmark of thyroid adenoma is swelling infront of the neck. A positive history of radiation exposure and family history of thyroid adenoma is suggestive of thyroid adenoma. The most common symptoms of thyroid adenoma include cough and hoarseness of voice.

Patients with thyroid adenoma may have a positive history of:^[1]

• Lump in the neck with rapid growth
• Radiation for bone marrow transplant
• Head and neck radiation in childhood
• Thyroid cancer in the family
• Thyroid cancer syndromes

• Common symptoms of thyroid adenoma include the following:^[1]

• Swelling or pain in front of the neck
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Hoarseness of voice

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