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Doctors could feel a lump near thyroid area. what could it be?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Needs testing: Lumps in the thyroid can be either benign or cancerous. It is impossible to know by palpation. It needs further testing to evaluate. Please see your doctor for proper evaluation.

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/23/2018

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