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I have a complex thyroid nodule that was much smaller but has grown to 2.9 cm (it was less than a cm 7 years ago) and i can feel it, do i need surgery?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Needs consultation: The only way to know for sure is to have a face-to-face consultation with a surgeon who will review your medical history, radiology scans, and perform a physical examination. Only then will you know if surgery is required.
Answered 6/23/2014
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Thyroid nodule : You need evaluation . See an endocrinologist . Most likely you will need Thyroid functions , thyroid US and maybe even I 123 uptake and scan and thyroid Antibodies . These tests will help your doctor decide if it is hyperactive or not , if it is solid or a cyst , then , he can decide is a biopsy is necessary . Surgery is probably the last resort .
Answered 7/5/2018
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FineNeedle aspiratio: 4-7 % thyroid nodules can be cancerous. What was your TSH levels. Was a fine needle aspiration (FNA) ever performed on this nodule? If TSH IS NORMAL get FNA! If TSH lower than normal get Nuclear Thyroid Scan. If scan shows non functioning nodule...then get FNA. If FUNCTIONING NODULE check FT4 and T3 (liothyronine) levels. Good luck.
Answered 6/26/2014
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