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A fna on a thyroid nodule came back as "follicular lesion of undetermined significance". what does that mean and what happens next?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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Thyroid tumors: In hyperthyroidism are rare. If the index of suspicion is low, repeat sonogram in a few. Omths, ofherwise proceed with an open biopsy. Make sure you are nit taking too much merhimazole.

Answered 1/8/2014

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A member asked:

A fna on a thyroid nodule came back as "follicular lesion of undetermined significance". what does that mean and what happens next?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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32 years old male. Thyroid Bilateral Multiple nodule, The largest size is 1.51.780.839 cm. Three times FNA. Result is No EVIDENCE OF MALIGANCY. Comment: Follicular cell, Hurthle cell and colloid are seen. I worry about the Hurthle cell. My Surgeons only