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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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NO , Best option: Is image guided fna ( fine needle aspiration ) biopsy speak to your doctor
Answered 3/11/2014
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