Final answer:
If a person's thyroid gland develops a tumor, a thyroidectomy or Radioiodine (I-131) Therapy may be required, depending on the nature of the tumor.
Step-by-step explanation:
If a person's thyroid gland develops a tumor, a thyroidectomy may need to be performed. However, not all thyroid tumors require surgical removal. Treatments may vary based on the nature of the thyroid condition. For non-cancerous conditions or an overactive thyroid gland, Radioiodine (I-131) Therapy can be used for treatment. The thyroid gland absorbs most of the iodine, making it suitable for targeted radiation therapy. Radioactive iodine treatment involves the use of I-131 isotope which is absorbed by the thyroid gland to destroy excess or abnormal tumor tissue. This form of treatment also allows for imaging of the gland for diagnostic purposes and can serve as a treatment for hyperthyroidism, which is an overproduction of thyroid hormones, or thyroid cancer.