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I have small nodules on my thyroides. it says heterogeneous thyroid gland. what does it mean. 3.4 to 3.7 cm. is it cancerous? i'm only 17.
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No: Not cancer. It goes along with your thyroid disease. That is why you need synthroid (thyroxine)
Answered 7/14/2017
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