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Dr found mass above (not on) my thyroid. after a 2nd apptmt he suggested an ultrasound of my throat. it doesn't hurt. what are the possibilities?
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Several: Could be an enlarged lymph node from infection or tumor. Could be a cyst of the thyroglossal duct or brachial cleft cyst.
Answered 9/8/2012
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