Question 1

i'm just curious i had covid back in march. within weeks i noticed mild dysphagia(feels like a piece of bread stuck one side) and a nodule on left side of neck/throat within last 4 days. even with a fam history of thyroidism. could covid be the cause?

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: Covid could be the cause of an enlarged lymph node, if that is what is causing your symptoms. If this continues, you should see your doctor to have this evaluated. You may need to see GI for the swallowing difficulty. If the lymph node is enlarged from Covid, this should gradually decrease in size. Good luck!

Question 2

my wife has three nodules on her thyroid can these cause dizziness?

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: Not likely.

Question 3

i have multiple nodules like around 20 and a large goiter in my thyroid. last biopsy was three years ago. unable to get follow up due to no insurace?

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Multiple Nodules Thy: What was the report of biopsy 3 years ago, and did you have blood test for tsh, t3, (liothyronine) T4 etc.It is important to know the results from tests done 3 years ago
you do need to follow up on the nodules, if you do not have resources to pay for it, apply for charity care at the nearest medical center, where they have free clinic
one way or the other you have to be followed up, it is important.

Question 4

i have three nodules on my thyroid. largest is solid isoechoic with peripheral calcifications and measuring 6x2.3x2.5cm 
i've just had my fna three days ago. i'm still waiting on results. what are your thoughts?

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Thyroid nodules: That is a fairly large nodule and if you are in good health, it should most likely be removed. If the biopsy is positive for cancer the whole gland should be removed if the FNA is benign the side with the nodule should be removed.

Question 5

32 years old male. thyroid bilateral multiple nodule, the largest size is 1.5*1.78*0.839 cm. three times fna. result is no evidence of maligancy. comment: follicular cell, hurthle cell and colloid are seen. i worry about the hurthle cell. my surgeons only

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Thyroid nodules: Usually we worry about a solitary nodule in a male and it appears that you are in good hands and the biopsies are reassuring. For further reassurance we depend on a combination of an endocrinologist or thyroidologist and a surgeon skilled in thyroid surgery reviewing your findings and I would be quite comfortable with their advice and follow-up.

Question 6

i had my thyroid removed because pf papillary cancer. sonogram shows three nodules - all small and avascular hypoechoic . they have not grown.?

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Lymph nodes: Your doctor is likely surveying for the presence of enlarged worrisome lymph nodes, but the fact that they're small, uniform and lacking vasculature associated with papillary thyroid carcinoma is less concerning.  Depending on the extent and subtype of your disease, continued close clinical follow up by an endocrinologist with expertise in thyroid cancer will be useful for you.

Question 7

i have a benign thyroid nodule. i have an appointment withthe endocrinologist in three weeks. i have swelling in my body, severe muscle and body pain and discomfort in chest. what are my options?

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Benign nodule: Your symptoms are most likely not related to a thyroid nodule, esp if benign. Hypothyroidism can cause the symptoms you describe but could be evaluated with a simple blood test. If the endo does not find a cause, see a good internist. You may want a concurrent visit since you are in such discomfort.  Hypothyroidism is easy to treat by a good internist as well.

Question 8

throid nodules. upper right lobe hot, lower right lobe cold 3.4cm. does that mean i have hyper and hypo thyriodism at the same time?

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No: the only way to know is to check your blood test.  the hot nodule  is probably causing you to be hyperthyroid but only labs can tell you that. You will need to see your doc to biopsy the cold nodule. It's has a higher risk of cancer if it's cold. Keep in mind most cold nodules are still benign but in your case, it should be biopsied since it's a large, cold nodule.

Question 9

a complex partially solid nodule is seen in the right thyroid love measuring 17 x 19 x 24 mm. the lesion appears hypovascular. ?

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Additional workup: I am presuming this was seen on an Ultrasound. The next step would usually be to an Ear Nose and Throat surgeon to do a biopsy as they are the specialty typically operating on the thyroid. There is another test called a thyroid uptake scan used to assess nodules but because there is only one and it is large enough to biopsy not likely needed. Findings on biopsy decide if the nodule needs removal.

Question 10

thyroid nodule grew from 9 to 9.9 mm in 6 months should i be concerned?

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Thyroid nodule: I am not sure that the ultrasound can actually detect accurately such a small change.  Were there lymph nodes?  Are there other nodules?  Is there concomitant Hashimotos?  What is your TSH?  Many questions.  You should see someone (perhaps an endocrinologist) who can biopsy the nodule, if it looks like something worth a biopsy.

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I'm just curious i had covid back in march. within weeks i noticed mild dysphagia(feels like a piece of bread stuck one side) and a nodule on left side of neck/throat within last 4 days. even with a fam history of thyroidism. could covid be the cause?

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My wife has three nodules on her thyroid can these cause dizziness?

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I have multiple nodules like around 20 and a large goiter in my thyroid. last biopsy was three years ago. unable to get follow up due to no insurace?

A member asked:

I have three nodules on my thyroid. largest is solid isoechoic with peripheral calcifications and measuring 6x2.3x2.5cm i've just had my fna three days ago. i'm still waiting on results. what are your thoughts?

A member asked:

32 years old male. thyroid bilateral multiple nodule, the largest size is 1.5*1.78*0.839 cm. three times fna. result is no evidence of maligancy. comment: follicular cell, hurthle cell and colloid are seen. i worry about the hurthle cell. my surgeons only

A member asked:

I had my thyroid removed because pf papillary cancer. sonogram shows three nodules - all small and avascular hypoechoic . they have not grown.?

A member asked:

I have a benign thyroid nodule. i have an appointment withthe endocrinologist in three weeks. i have swelling in my body, severe muscle and body pain and discomfort in chest. what are my options?

A member asked:

Throid nodules. upper right lobe hot, lower right lobe cold 3.4cm. does that mean i have hyper and hypo thyriodism at the same time?

A member asked:

A complex partially solid nodule is seen in the right thyroid love measuring 17 x 19 x 24 mm. the lesion appears hypovascular. ?

A member asked:

Thyroid nodule grew from 9 to 9.9 mm in 6 months should i be concerned?

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32 years old male. thyroid bilateral multiple nodule, the largest size is 1.51.780.839 cm. three times fna. result is no evidence of maligancy. comment: follicular cell, hurthle cell and colloid are seen. i worry about the hurthle cell. my surgeons only