Benign breast and Thyroid disease

Women with nodular thyroid disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis face a higher risk of developing benign breast diseases.

What is benign thyroid disease?

Benign thyroid nodules are abnormal growths or lumps in the thyroid. They don't usually cause any signs or symptoms. They are often found during a routine medical exam by a doctor. Sometimes they grow large enough for you to see or feel them. If the nodules are large, they may make it hard to swallow or breathe.