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Should biopsy be done on less than 1cm thyroid nodules with irregular borders? why? will it be accurate?
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Depends: This depends on many factors - the presence of other signs (microcalcifications), the rate of growth, history of thyroid cancer in your family, the presence of thyroiditis, and the skill of th person doing the biopsy (should only be done with the use of an ultrasound as its probably too small to palpate). But generally if its amenable to biopsy i would recommend it. Can also recheck it in 3-6 mo.
Answered 10/2/2012
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