Question 1

thyroid nodules on ct. us found 10+ nodules, 2 largest about 2.5 cm and are "mixed cystic and solid". dx benign multinodular goiter. followup needed?

Accepted Answer

Watch it yourself: Get acquainted with how your gland feels. If one of the nodules starts getting appreciably bigger while the rest stay the same, get seen. This may happen but isn't likely. Best wishes.

Question 2

i have a thyroid nodule being watched last year it was cystic and this year it is now solid. why would a cystic thyroid nodule turn solid into a solid thyroid nodule?

Accepted Answer

: Assuming the cystic nodule turns into a solid nodule, the indication for biopsy will depend on the characteristics of this solid nodule. You should discuss with the endocrinologist.

Question 3

i have a right thyroid nodule that is well-circumscribed isoechoic solid nodule with a thin hypoechoic halo and small cystic space 1.71x1.53x1.19cm volume:1.6cc previous was 1.05x1.05x0.78cm vol:0.45cc after 3 yrs. is this high chance of malignant?

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: Calculating probability of cancer can be done but we (and your Drs) need to know your family history, if you grew up/live in an endemic goiter part of world, are eating enough iodine, past biopsy results if any results of your radioactive scan.  Get back when you know these things. You are young to have ca unless it runs in your family.  Do thyroid family tree.  Apple does not fall far from tree.

Question 4

thyroid nodules that is complex and solid nodule. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

FNA biopsy: If you have a solid complex should have biopsy , fna a simple as Aspirin with syringe done in office. Thyroid cancers has excellent prognosis, please see your doctor, do not worry.

Question 5

can cystic thyroid nodule be cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but ask doc: Most of the the thyroid nodules are benign, cystic nodules are even more benign, but sometimes a small focus of cancer could be inside the cyst, to be sure most of the time after fine needle aspiration (fna) will be done by your doctor  send for biopsy ( cytology ) to be sure it is benign..

Question 6

can a solid thyroid nodule affect my iron levels?

Accepted Answer

No, No relationship: There is no relationship here. Have your thyroid  nodule taken care of by your doctor.

Question 7

does a solid 1.1 cm thyroid nodule need to be biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Solid nodules carry the risk of being thyroid cancer (although certainly most solid thyroid nodules are not cancer). Because of the risk, you should have a biopsy done (most can be done using a very thin needle while an ultrasound is being done).

Question 8

right side upper pole solid hypoechoic single thyroid nodule mean? worried..

Accepted Answer

Depends : It all depends on the size and if it is new. There is a need to do needle aspiration if not sure

Question 9

if i have a 32mm solid hypochoic  thyroid nodule what is the likelihood it is cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Most of them benign: Then is it is good , they  are  very common , filled with fluid. Don't be afraid  most of the time they are benign , but yet need close observation or aspiration with fine needle and analysis of fluid to make sure no tumor growing inside that cyst.

Question 10

my husband has been diagnosed with thyroid nodules which are solid and have micro calcifications. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

He may a biopsy: Some thyroid nodules with true microcalcifications are thyroid cancers. When nodules with microcalcifications are seen, the doctor may advise to have a biopsy. Very small (<1cm) nodules can be observed even if they have micro calcifications.

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Thyroid nodules on ct. us found 10+ nodules, 2 largest about 2.5 cm and are "mixed cystic and solid". dx benign multinodular goiter. followup needed?

A member asked:

I have a thyroid nodule being watched last year it was cystic and this year it is now solid. why would a cystic thyroid nodule turn solid into a solid thyroid nodule?

A member asked:

I have a right thyroid nodule that is well-circumscribed isoechoic solid nodule with a thin hypoechoic halo and small cystic space 1.71x1.53x1.19cm volume:1.6cc previous was 1.05x1.05x0.78cm vol:0.45cc after 3 yrs. is this high chance of malignant?

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Thyroid nodules that is complex and solid nodule. what should i do?

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Can cystic thyroid nodule be cancerous?

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Can a solid thyroid nodule affect my iron levels?

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Does a solid 1.1 cm thyroid nodule need to be biopsy?

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Right side upper pole solid hypoechoic single thyroid nodule mean? worried..

A member asked:

If i have a 32mm solid hypochoic thyroid nodule what is the likelihood it is cancerous?

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My husband has been diagnosed with thyroid nodules which are solid and have micro calcifications. what does this mean?

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