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I have a single well defined hypoechoic thyroid nodule multiple cervical lymph nodes jugular lymph nodes and an inguinal lymph node as noticed on ultrasound what should the next step in evaluation be ?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

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A FNA: (fine needle aspiration) of the nodule and any node that looks suspicious on the ultrasound. See a thyroidologist now.

Answered 10/15/2012

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A member asked:

I have a single well defined hypoechoic thyroid nodule multiple cervical lymph nodes jugular lymph nodes and an inguinal lymph node as noticed on ultrasound what should the next step in evaluation be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Geffner answered

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