Question 1

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 2

are single dominant heterogenous thyroid nodule  no calcifications which increased in size both lobes. 1.2x1.3x2.4cm and 2.9x2.9x3.7cm. usually benign?

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Very Likely Benign: Of course nothing can be said for sure, but heterogenous nodules with no calcifications &amp; not commented on here, but only peripheral or no blood flow are usually benign.  You commented that they increased in size, how much-less than 10% is hard to tell from US to US.  Was this done by the same doctor or radiologist? How is thyroid function? If real increase or not done an FNA may be indicated.

Question 3

help please? what is the difference between a thyroid nodule and a calcification?

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Thyroid Lesions: Both are areas within the thyroid that look different from surrounding thyroid tissue on ultrasound. Nodules can reflect more sound waves, appear brighter, and be called hyperechoic, or reflect fewer sound waves, appear darker, and be called hypoechoic. Calcifications generally reflect almost all sound waves, and appear very bright. They sometimes reflect enough sound waves to keep the waves . . .

Question 4

how is it a 20 yr old (so called benign) thyroid nodule have new calcification and may now be cancerous?  why not take it out years ago? very upsettin

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Need bx: Thyroid nodules are not uncommon.  The rule is that multiple nodules are considered related to goiters and are benign.  A solitary nodule has the potential of being or becoming cancerous.  If I find a solitary nodule that is cold I suggest removing it.  It can be a benign adenoma, but if left can convert to a carcinoma over time.

Question 5

1.3cm thyroid nodule with multiple punctate calcification, ear pain, lump feeling in throat, cancer chance?

Accepted Answer

Need investigation: Thyroid nodule needs fna biopsy to make sure it is not cancer, thyroid  cancers has excellent prognosis, throat and ear may not  be related to thyroid nodule , except in very late stage of disease , but need ENT specialists endoscopic evaluation , see your doctor.

Question 6

does a partially calcified thyroid nodule measuring 1cm indicate higher risk for ca? i had stage 2 ov ca at age 26(3yrs ago) does that raise risk too?

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Needs evaluation: It's possible, so you need a full evaluation with doctor, lab, ultrasound etc. And should have a thyroid biopsy with an affirma test to evaluate for possible cancer. Your doctor can get you started.

Question 7

what to do if i have a calcified thyroid nodule.can it be thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

USG FNA: At first, most probably you should have ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration after consultation with your physician.
Calcifications can be seen in benign nodular goiter.
So, continue evaluation of your thyroid nodule, to rule out thyroid cancer, follow all tests what your physician ask you to do.
Thanks for question. Stay well.

Question 8

should a growing calcified thyroid nodule be removed?

Accepted Answer

Not a bad idea: Check with your endocrinologist, look at serum thyroglobulin level. Has the nodule been biopsied? Always better to err on the side of caution.

Question 9

does calcification in thyroid nodules mean that you have cancer?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends upon the pattern of the calcification.  "eggshell" calcification, where there is a thin calcific rim around the the nodule is not associated with an increased risk of cancer, while "microcalcifications" inside the nodule are associated with a much higher risk of cancer, 50-100%, compared to 5% for nodules in general.

Question 10

i have a thyroid nodule that has increased in size from mm's to 1.6cm and hypoechoic associated with calcification. increased blood flow also?

Accepted Answer

Since it has: Enlarged, it needs to be biopsied. It's probably benign (at least statistically speaking) but you can't be too safe or too cautious. Talk w/your doctor and make sure your lab contains a serum thyroglobulin level (which can be a useful tumor marker).

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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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Are single dominant heterogenous thyroid nodule no calcifications which increased in size both lobes. 1.2x1.3x2.4cm and 2.9x2.9x3.7cm. usually benign?

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Help please? what is the difference between a thyroid nodule and a calcification?

A member asked:

How is it a 20 yr old (so called benign) thyroid nodule have new calcification and may now be cancerous? why not take it out years ago? very upsettin

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1.3cm thyroid nodule with multiple punctate calcification, ear pain, lump feeling in throat, cancer chance?

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Does a partially calcified thyroid nodule measuring 1cm indicate higher risk for ca? i had stage 2 ov ca at age 26(3yrs ago) does that raise risk too?

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What to do if i have a calcified thyroid nodule.can it be thyroid cancer?

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Should a growing calcified thyroid nodule be removed?

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Does calcification in thyroid nodules mean that you have cancer?

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I have a thyroid nodule that has increased in size from mm's to 1.6cm and hypoechoic associated with calcification. increased blood flow also?

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