thyroid cyst
DEF: presence of fluid-filled cavities (cysts) in the thyroid most commonly resulting from degenerating thyroid adenomas; often, solid components are mixed with fluid in thyroid cysts; cysts are usually benign, but they occasionally contain malignant solid components
SYN: cystic thyroid gland
J:67128, J:159016
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thyroid cyst DEF: presence of fluid-filled cavities (cysts) in the thyroid most commonly resulting from degenerating thyroid adenomas; often, solid components are mixed with fluid in thyroid cysts; cysts are usually benign, but they occasionally contain malignant solid components SYN: cystic thyroid gland J:67128, J:159016
DEF SOURCE: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thyroid-nodules/basics/causes/con-20021546
Thanks
Anna
Reported by: anna_anagnos
Original Ticket: obo/mammalian-phenotype-requests/1936