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What does it mean to have a solitary nodule with cystic degeneration in the left lobe of thyroid?

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Recommend biopsy: Although there are characteristic finding on us that help up get an idea of what type of nodule it is. The gold standard for diagnosis is a us guided needle biopsy. It is relatively non invasive and has good accuracy.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A 0.3 x 0.5 x 0.3 CM hypoechoic cystic nodule with punctate internal echo is noted in the lower pole of the right lobe of the thyroid gland.

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Cystic nodule 34 x 33 x 34 mm occupies much of the right lobe the thyroid gland.Posteriorly a isoechoic lobular mural nodule 10 x 6 x 13 mm,at least 2 punctate echogenic foci.cyst wall are lobular and thickened.Numerous low level ecosFNA scheduled?

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I have heterogeneous thyroid with some mild echogenic small nodules in the left lobe what does this mean?

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Ana positive 1:32 speckled pattern negative tier.What does that mean? And could it be related to thyroid nodule in left lower lobe?Homogenous ?

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What is diffusely heterogeneous thyroid gland mean? Also have a 5x5 mm calcified nodule in upper left thyroid lobe. Help me understand this? Thx.

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