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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.
Answered 11/28/2017
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