Question 1

non-diagnostic on my thyroid biopsy, few benign squamous epithelial cells & small amount of colloid. no thyroid epithelial cells are seen? am i ok?

Accepted Answer

Need another biopsy: Try ultrasound guided biopsy; or try another specialist.

Question 2

thyroid biopsy was colloid only no follicular cells rad. suggests another biopsy dr recommends seeing a surgeron dr said another biopsy would be same

Accepted Answer

No short answer: Seeing just colloid and no follicular cells on a thyroid biopsy usually means that the nodule was mostly cystic so that thyroid tissue was not removed.  A repeat biopsy by an experienced physician directed at getting thyroid tissue and not fluid could be helpful.  Most people in your age group do not need surgery for this biopsy result, but rather, periodic ultrasound to look for significant chang.

Question 3

my fnac shows multi nodular colloid goitre, no malignancy, thyroid levls r in normal range. what is d trtmnt apart frm syrgery.

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Not much: If there are no symptoms of food/pills sticking in throat , shortness of breath etc, and a negative biopsy, usually serial ultrasounds to monitor for nodule growth is all that's needed.

Question 4

are colloid cysts always malignant?

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No, usually not: My understanding is that colloid cyst suggests a benign entity. However, must know of what body part you are referring.

Question 5

what is a colloid cyst?

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Thyroid?: Are you referring to a thyroid colloid cyst?  If so, that would be a growth in the thyroid that could be benign but usually is evaluated with a thyroid biopsy if features are uncertain.

Question 6

what are the foods that i need to avoid if i have a colloid nodule?

Accepted Answer

Eat what you want: A colloid nodule is a non-problem and I'm sorry anybody has made you worry in the first place, let alone try to sell you diet restrictions. Talk again with your physicain about your bump, and eat sensibly.

Question 7

do i need surgery for colloid goiter?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Surgical indication for thyroid is based on size of the goiter, symptoms of obstruction, and the fna diagnosis. There are times when surgery is a benefit, best to take family/friend with you to surgery consult. In many cases medical therapy and observation is all that is needed.

Question 8

what is colloid nodule? is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Benign thyroid issue: It is a benign mass in the thyroid which contains come thick fluid. It has to be distinguished from cancer. Your doctor can do that for you.

Question 9

do colloid cysts usually recur after treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: But it depends on the type of treatment. If fenestration is adequate, it should not reccur.

Question 10

what will happen if i don't have surgery for my colloid cyst?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cyst size: When the cyst becomes large enough, it can cause hydrocephalus. This can be life threatening in a rapid fashion.

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Non-diagnostic on my thyroid biopsy, few benign squamous epithelial cells & small amount of colloid. no thyroid epithelial cells are seen? am i ok?

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Thyroid biopsy was colloid only no follicular cells rad. suggests another biopsy dr recommends seeing a surgeron dr said another biopsy would be same

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My fnac shows multi nodular colloid goitre, no malignancy, thyroid levls r in normal range. what is d trtmnt apart frm syrgery.

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