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Male with dominant homogenous solid thyroid nodule in midpoint that measures 1.1x1.3x1.7. does this indicate a high cancer risk? are most benign?
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Most are: benign, but there is probably about a 5-15% risk of malignancy.
Answered 7/20/2014
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Most are benign: Hi. Yes, most nodules with those characteristics are benign. I'll assume you're not hyperthyroid (hyper-functioning nodules are NEVER cancer). Nevertheless, the chance of cancer is high enough (about 10-15% for nodules like that) that you MUST get it biopsied (non-surgical needle biopsy with gene testing is recommended). Don't ignore it, and don't ASSUME benignity. Cheers!
Answered 7/22/2014
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