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A 0.08ml thyroid nodule grew to 1, 44ml over 7y and new 0.03ml nodule found. hormones ok, taking 50mg levothyroxin, fnac done in 07 - benign, calcitonin 12.3ng/l. should i get thyroidectomy?

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Thyroid: It sounds as if it is simple cysts but i would depend on my doctor to decide if a thyroidectomy is indicated.

Answered 2/13/2014

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No: I don't think you need to have a thyroidectomy. Those nodules are very small . Keep watching them.

Answered 2/13/2014

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Consider: The nodule appears to have grown significantly over the years which is concerning. I would recommend repeat fna biopsy and d/w your doctor if you should have thyroidectomy at this time because although fna was negative things may have changed over the years.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Thyroidologist: Has the new nodule been biopsied? Your cacitonin level sounds indeterminate. It appears you're in good hands and i think such an important decision regarding prophylactic thyroidectomy is best made by both you and your thyroidologist. Usually the presence of more than 1 nodule suggests benign nodules, but nodules are watched more closely in men.

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