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A 40-year-old female asked:

Calcified nodule on thyroid - slow growing. not metabolically active on pet/ct however only 7mm so would pet scan detect? does this rule out cancer?

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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered

General Surgery 58 years experience

NO , Best option: Is image guided fna ( fine needle aspiration ) biopsy speak to your doctor

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