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A 67-year-old female asked:

I have a nodule on my right thyroid. i had a biopsy and it came back with no definitive answer.... should i see an ent or endocrinologist?

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Dr. Syed Gilanianswered

Internal Medicine 36 years experience

Repeat biopsy: You need to repeat the biopsy you can see endocrine or ENT or radiologist can perform biopsy.

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Dr. Joseph Woods

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Dr. Boris Kerzneranswered

Internal Medicine 53 years experience

Endocrinologist: Endocrinologist is much more likely to provide you with the appropriate follow up advice.

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