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A recent ct scan after a snowboarding accident mentions that i have "13mm left inferior thyroid nodule is hypodense". what does this mean?

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More workup...: Opinions vary, but... Especially for women, thyroid nodules are very common. These are sometimes familial or inherited. There is likely little to be worried about, but biopsy of nodules 8 or 10mm or larger is recommended. Definitely get checked out (ent, endocrinologist, etc.) with blood tests, ultrasound, and fna biopsy, but don't lose too much sleep over it!

Answered 3/6/2018

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Possibly colloid : Most commonly this is a benign thyroid nodule, such as a cyst or colloid nodule. Thyroid us may give better specificity but you should also consult your dr. / endocrinologist since all imaging needs to be placed in the proper patient context.

Answered 2/24/2013

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Dr. Daniel Lebowitz answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Probably benign: Most thyroid nodules are benign. You should have a thyroid ultrasound to further evaluate. If needed, ultrasound guided biopsy can also be performed.

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Dr. Sameer Gupta answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Needs ultrasound : Likley nothing to worry (lot of people have nodules); need ultrasound thyroid to confirm.

Answered 2/24/2013

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