10 Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Dyspnea
Dyspnea or difficulty breathing can occur in patients with thyroid cancer. If the growth is large enough to cause airway obstruction, it can lead to shortness of breath. Another possible cause of dyspnea in patients with thyroid cancer is metastases (spread of cancer) to the lungs.
Lung infiltrations and pleural effusions (buildup of fluid in the area between the tissue layers lining the lungs and chest cavity) can occur. Lung metastasis is often associated with respiratory symptoms and have been reported to be one of the most fatal complication.
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