Additional blood tests and a thyroid ultrasound may also be necessary to assess for autoimmune processes in the thyroid gland. Management typically involves lifelong thyroid replacement therapy ...

Thyroid issues are often caused by autoimmune disorders ... Thyroid nodules are evaluated with a dedicated thyroid ultrasound, followed by a biopsy if the nodule is large and/or suspicious.

It’s often linked to Graves’ disease, another autoimmune condition that overstimulates ... and a physical exam or thyroid ultrasound can help assess whether the lump requires further evaluation.