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A 36-year-old female asked:

If they just found a 1.1 cm solid thyroid nodule how fast should i get it biopsy will this starts to grow very quickly?

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Dr. Leena Varughese
Dr. Leena Varugheseanswered
Pathology 15 years experience
Depends: You can get a fine needle aspiration, which is relatively non-invasive to obtain a diagnosis. Getting the advice of your clinician on this matter because he/she knows your clinical situation is recommended.
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