Question 1

2 solid hypoechoic thyroid nodules? does that mean i hve cancer?

Accepted Answer

No.: Most thyroid nodules are benign.  However, there are various imaging/clinical features that help determine the probability that a particular nodule might be malignant, and therefore require a biopsy for definitive diagnosis, so more information is needed to make an assessment.  Talk to your doc about the results.

Question 2

us says i have a 8 mm solid hypoechoic thyroid nodule with scattered, small cervical nonspecific lymph nodes. what chance is it malignant & it spread?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Usually thyroid cancers are larger but it is still possible this could be malignant.  I would suggest correlation with nuclear medicine scan.  Thyroid cancers are cold nodules usually.  You need to be carefully followed by a  doctor for this.

Question 3

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 4

what does a small non reactive left submandibular lymph node and a right side upper pole solid hypoechoic single thyroid  nodule mean? worried..

Accepted Answer

Usually biopsy: Solitary thyroid nodules may be benign, especially in women but the usual way to proceed is a simple ultrasound directed biopsy to confirm this is benign.

Question 5

single hypoechoic solid thyroid nodule over 1cm with mild vascularity?

Accepted Answer

Needs FNA: Most nodules of the thyroid are benign.  However, fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy of a nodule is indicated in your age group for nodules over 1 cm in size.  Having increased vascularity raises the index of suspicion slightly.  You should have thyroid function (free T4, TSH) checked prior to biopsy.

Question 6

3cm hypoechoic solid vascular thyroid nodule with a cluster of hurthle cells, fna benign, follow up ultrasound now shows microcalcifications. cancer?

Accepted Answer

Afirma: You need a repeat biopsy with an afirma assay to screen more critically for possible malignancy. Surgery may be necessary if worrisome changes on ultrasound continue.

Question 7

have 1cm hypoechoic, solid, vascular thyroid nodule. am now having minor difficulty swallowing & feels like something stuck in throat. next appt is jan 8th, should i wait till then to see dr?

Accepted Answer

1 cm is quite small: A 1cm thyroid nodule is not likely to cause swallowing difficulty. However, the stress of knowing and worrying about this nodule is likely the cause--the medical term is called globus hystericus or a sensation/feeling of a lump in the throat. 1 cm size is relatively low risk of being cancer, but should follow just to make sure. For now, don't worry too much. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 8

1 cm hypoechoic solid and vascular thyroid nodule found and confirmed on us. biopsy scheduled for january. how concerned should i be?

Accepted Answer

Up to you.: Sounds like it could be a cancer. But there is little benefit to worrying about things that might happen as there is also a chance that they might not happen. The biopsy will give you an answer.  There is no reason to do a biopsy more quickly than what is scheduled.  Until then live your life as you would normally.

Question 9

what are the chances of a hypoechoic, solid, internally vascular thyroid nodule with calcification, of being cancerous? biopsy is scheduled next week

Accepted Answer

Thyroid: The, presence of calcification and your age makes it very unlikely it is cancerous

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

: 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.

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2 solid hypoechoic thyroid nodules? does that mean i hve cancer?

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Us says i have a 8 mm solid hypoechoic thyroid nodule with scattered, small cervical nonspecific lymph nodes. what chance is it malignant & it spread?

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

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What does a small non reactive left submandibular lymph node and a right side upper pole solid hypoechoic single thyroid nodule mean? worried..

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Single hypoechoic solid thyroid nodule over 1cm with mild vascularity?

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3cm hypoechoic solid vascular thyroid nodule with a cluster of hurthle cells, fna benign, follow up ultrasound now shows microcalcifications. cancer?

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Have 1cm hypoechoic, solid, vascular thyroid nodule. am now having minor difficulty swallowing & feels like something stuck in throat. next appt is jan 8th, should i wait till then to see dr?

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1 cm hypoechoic solid and vascular thyroid nodule found and confirmed on us. biopsy scheduled for january. how concerned should i be?

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What are the chances of a hypoechoic, solid, internally vascular thyroid nodule with calcification, of being cancerous? biopsy is scheduled next week

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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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