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My dr felt by palpation an approx 2cm nodule on my thyroid, but it was not detected on ultrasound, does that mean there is nothing there?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: The ultrasound would have seen a 2 cm thyroid mass if done correctly.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/24/2014

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