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I have 2 toxic nodules in my neck. i had thyroid scans done. my neck where the bigger nodule is feels like i'm being choked. should i be worried?

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Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

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No: Iam assuming the description of toxic nodules are based upon the high uptake on the nuclear medicine scan- that would mean these nodules are functional and are less likely to be cancer [.

Answered 4/11/2014

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A member asked:

I have 2 toxic nodules in my neck. i had thyroid scans done. my neck where the bigger nodule is feels like i'm being choked. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

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