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Nodule/goiter on thyroid causing a tight feeling in throat normal hormone levels should i ask about surgery for removal?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

An option: If a thyroid mass is already causing compressive symptoms at this age, then surgery is an option.

Dr Wingo agreed

Answered 6/13/2018

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