Question 1

is it possible to have enlarged lymph nodes with hoshimotos  hyper thyroidism ? and why they need a biopsy ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anybody can have nodes. Your physician wants to biopsy them because hashimoto's puts you at extra risk for malignant lymphoma, and even if the nodes aren't that worrisome, he wants to cover himself and you.

Question 2

i have two thyroid nodgules 1.9cm and 2.1cm i have had nuclear scan and biopsy both came back noncancerous.  what would be next treatment if get bigge?

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If they grow: Hi. If the nodules get bigger, they should be needle biopsied again. Even if they stay the same size, some people would routinely biopsy again in a year or so. But grown is a definite need to re-biopsy. Good luck!

Question 3

i had a fna on thyroid, 1 nodule came back normal but the other 1 is lying too deeply & next to an artery, so could not get biopsy. what will happen ?

Accepted Answer

Watch both: do  not remove or try to biopsy second nodule but repeat CAT scans to assure 2nd lesion not growing.  Most of the cases of 2 nodules result in appearance of a 3rd or 4th nodule as part of multi nodular goiter.  If dramatic increase in size such a 2x in the next 4-6 months would consider open bx or excision and then treat accordingly.

Question 4

a nodule was picked up on my thyroid in 2018 and biopsy came back inconclusive it'd now 2021 should i have had another biopsy taken i haven't been diagnosed with a thyroid condition but i've not been since jan 2020?

Accepted Answer

: Biopsy of a thyroid nodule which is "inconclusive" may need a repeat biopsy.  A thyroid scan may further clarify the nature of the nodule, along with blood tests.

Question 5

best way to get pain free biopsy for thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Can minimize pain: Since a biopsy involves the use of a sharp instrument to sample a body tissue, it cannot be truly pain-free unless you are under anesthesia (which is not usually done with thyroid biopsies).  However, an expert thyroid doctor can help minimize patient's pain by using 25-gauge needle (thinner than blood-draw needles) , avoid lateral probing motions, and use good technique to minimize # of passes.

Question 6

how long does it take to know results of your thyroid biopsy?

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Can vary: It depends upon where it is sent & how much testing is done.   In-town pathologists will usually give an report in 1-3 working days; out-of-town pathologists in 2-5 working days.  If genetic analysis is being done as well, this can take 1-2 weeks.

Question 7

is it good to get a second opinion on your results of your thyroid biopsy?

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Yes: A second opinion is generally very helpful.

Question 8

i've had two thyroid biopsys and they came back negative for cancer. getting ready to see endorsement. what should i have them test?

Accepted Answer

May need nothing: Two negative fnas for a thyroid nodule should be sufficient to rule out the possibility of cancer.  However, if the nodule is very large, extends downward into the chest, or is causing trouble swallowing or discomfort in the neck, surgery may still be a reasonable treatment.  If none of these factors are present, may just need an ultrasound every once in a while to keep an eye on the nodule.

Question 9

i have a 0.413 x 0.546cm hypoechoic nodule on my thyroid , should i get a biopsy? should i be worried about cancer?

Accepted Answer

Get further eval: A biopsy is reasonable.
If it is cancer, it is likely very early and curable.

Question 10

i had a biopsy done on a thyroid lump, it came back clear but now the lump has either spread or there is another one, could it be cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Lumpy: If you had a fine needle biopsy of a thyroid nodule read as benign, this is likely correct.  Many people have multinodular thyroids (lumps).  You can see an endocrinologist, a doctor who can assess the overall function of your thyroid and follow changes in the original nodule biopsied, as well as the others , in case re-biopsy is in order.  Also, maybe ask 4 2nd opinion on your biopsy result.

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I had a fna on thyroid, 1 nodule came back normal but the other 1 is lying too deeply & next to an artery, so could not get biopsy. what will happen ?

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A nodule was picked up on my thyroid in 2018 and biopsy came back inconclusive it'd now 2021 should i have had another biopsy taken i haven't been diagnosed with a thyroid condition but i've not been since jan 2020?

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Best way to get pain free biopsy for thyroid?

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Is it good to get a second opinion on your results of your thyroid biopsy?

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I've had two thyroid biopsys and they came back negative for cancer. getting ready to see endorsement. what should i have them test?

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I have a 0.413 x 0.546cm hypoechoic nodule on my thyroid , should i get a biopsy? should i be worried about cancer?

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I had a biopsy done on a thyroid lump, it came back clear but now the lump has either spread or there is another one, could it be cancerous?

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