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I have swollen thyroids and i have the ultrasound next week should i be worried?
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Probably not....: Most thyroid enlargement/swelling can be diagnosed and treated quite successfully.
Answered 12/6/2012
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No. : 99% of thyroid swellings are benign. About 5-7% of the general population has some palpable nodules or swelling on examination by a physician. If you do an ultrasound to look, the rate goes up to about 20%. Currently standard evaluation does a lot of unnecessary testing for these things. Consider cancer if you had radiation to the neck, a family history, or rapidly enlarging mass.
Answered 1/12/2013
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