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I have a malignant thyroid nodule (papillary) right next to my carotid artery. what risks are there?
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Minimal: The thyroid gland lives near the jugular vein and carotid artery but those are rarely at risk. Generally total thyroidectomy with I-131 is curative most of the time. The most common risks are to the voice box nerves and calcium glands next to the thyroid. Long term surveillance is appropriate.
Answered 9/16/2014
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