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Is a hypodense lesion on the thyroid cancerous? i had an angiogram and it found a hypodense lesion on the left lobe of my thyroid gland.

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Maybe: Angiography is not good at defining thyroid pathology. You will usually need a thyroid ultrasound and possibly a fine needle biopsy. Thyroid nodules are common and the majority are ok, but definitely have it checked out.

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Answered 10/12/2012

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Probably not : Need a thyroid ultrasound and possibly a biopsy, also with ultrasound.

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A member asked:

Is a hypodense lesion on the thyroid cancerous? i had an angiogram and it found a hypodense lesion on the left lobe of my thyroid gland.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Orr answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Michael Korona answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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