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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 answered

Specializes in Pathology

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.

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/25/2018

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