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My daughter was diagnosedwith calcium deposits on her thyroid gland. what are the chances they are cancer?

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It depends somewhat: on how the calcium is located and deposited on the ultrasound. If she has nodule(s) with calcification a thyroid biopsy and certain lab are indicated. Have her discuss it with her physician.

Answered 8/15/2014

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