Question 1

what is a right thyroid hypodense nodule mean? i understand thyroid nodule but what is hypodense

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Ultrasound character: Hypodense is an ultrasound characteristic that says that the nodule has an ultrasound density that is lower (darker) than the surrounding normal thyroid tissue.  These are the most common nodules seen.  The risk of thyroid cancer is slighly lower with a "hyperdense" nodule, but most hypodense nodules are nvertheless benign.

Question 2

i had total thyroidectomy.  hypodense nodule right thyroid bed 11mm by 9mm. significance uncertain.  nonspecific lymph nodes. could this be cancerous?

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Possibly: The  total thyroidectomy was performed for a lesion in the thyroid that was not a goiter.  That signifies that the lesion removed by the procedure had a potential for malignancy.  Frozen section usually performed would inform surgeon of pathology and as such if Ca, a lymph node dissection would have been performed. If no Ca then any lesion in the bed is benign but should be followed.

Question 3

my cta listed subcentimeter hypodense thyroid lesions and pulmonary nodules in upper right lobe with largest 8mm. noncalcified.  should i be worried?

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Need work up. : You need to see an ENT surgeon and have a thyroid ultrasound and possibly a ultrasound guided biopsy. Now your lung nodule needs to be followed by your primary care doctor or a pulmonologist. Fleischner society recommends 3-6 month follow up ct depending on your risk factors. Don't ignore these findings.

Question 4

subcentimeter hypodense nodule on left thyroid lobe with coarse focus of calcification---subcentimeter left thyroid nodule.non-specific in nature.

Accepted Answer

Thyroid nodules: Most nodules less than 1 cm are not concerning and can be monitored with periodic ultrasounds. Some features such as calcification may heighten concern. Much more information is necessary in your situation. Is there family history of thyroid cancer, personal history of hyper or hypothyroidism, and radiation exposure? You need to discuss this with an endocrinologist and arrange a treatment plan.

Question 5

a recent ct scan after a snowboarding accident mentions that i have "13mm left inferior thyroid nodule is hypodense". what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

More workup...: Opinions vary, but... Especially for women, thyroid nodules are very common. These are sometimes familial or inherited. There is likely little to be worried about, but biopsy of nodules 8 or 10mm or larger is recommended. Definitely get checked out (ent, endocrinologist, etc.) with blood tests, ultrasound, and fna biopsy, but don't lose too much sleep over it!

Question 6

within the right thyroid, a well circumscribed heterogeneously enhancing hypodense nodule, measuring 2.5 cm was found on a ct scan of the parathyroids. lung cancer was also incidentally picked up. could the thyroid nodule be cancer as well?

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: Yes, the Thyroid nodule can be cancerous. It is not uncommon for tumors to spread to the Thyroid gland. So it could be a spread of lung Cancer to your Thyroid gland. Alternatively Primary Thyroid cancer can be present independently of your Lung Cancer. Depending on the stage of Lung Cancer, the thyroid nodule may need to be biopsied to determine its histologic type and if it may need to be removed

Question 7

can thyroid nodules shrink?

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Yes.: Most thyroid nodules remain stable over many years.  Some can increase in size and some can decrease.  It depends on the composition of the nodule.

Question 8

medicine for thyroid nodule?

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Depends on problem: 3 major categories of potential health issues caused by thyroid nodules: a) large size affecting swallowing, breathing, voice ; b) over active production of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroid) ; and c) ~5% of nodules are cancer. Methimazole and ptu (propylthiouracil) are pills that block thyroid hormone production, treating b) above. Radioactive  i-131 can shrink/destroy nodule, treating a) and b). Need surgery for c).

Question 9

what can thyroid nodules mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Thyroid nodules are very common in the population, especially in women.  Most are benign.  Biopsy is indicated if they are larger than 1 cm in size and mostly solid.  Thyroid function should also be assessed.

Question 10

how is a thyroid nodule treated?

Accepted Answer

Complicated question: Most nodules are initially treated with a biopsy. Additional therapy, if any, will depend on the results of that biopsy and any other symptoms or signs associated with that nodule. In truth, the treatment for any thyroid nodule is very individualized and impossible to generalize further.

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What is a right thyroid hypodense nodule mean? i understand thyroid nodule but what is hypodense

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I had total thyroidectomy. hypodense nodule right thyroid bed 11mm by 9mm. significance uncertain. nonspecific lymph nodes. could this be cancerous?

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My cta listed subcentimeter hypodense thyroid lesions and pulmonary nodules in upper right lobe with largest 8mm. noncalcified. should i be worried?

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Subcentimeter hypodense nodule on left thyroid lobe with coarse focus of calcification---subcentimeter left thyroid nodule.non-specific in nature.

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A recent ct scan after a snowboarding accident mentions that i have "13mm left inferior thyroid nodule is hypodense". what does this mean?

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Within the right thyroid, a well circumscribed heterogeneously enhancing hypodense nodule, measuring 2.5 cm was found on a ct scan of the parathyroids. lung cancer was also incidentally picked up. could the thyroid nodule be cancer as well?

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Can thyroid nodules shrink?

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