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Can you tell me in the thyroid gland. there were also calcifications. i just recently had genetic testing for this thing?

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Dr. Stanley Schwartz answered

Assume you: have thyroid nodules. depending on size may need biopsy

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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A member asked:

Can you tell me in the thyroid gland. there were also calcifications. i just recently had genetic testing for this thing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Schwartz answered

Dr Iwata agreed

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