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If follicular epithelial cells are present is surgery to remove the thyroid necessary?
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No: If the cells are from a fine needle aspiration they could be normal. You need to see a thyroidologist.
Answered 3/15/2013
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Follicular lesion: I assume you had a needle biopsy that identified follicular cells and your doctor is recommending removal of that lobe. A needle biopsy is not able to differentiate between a benign or malignant follicular tumor so surgery is the usual recommendation to clarify that situation.
Answered 4/20/2014
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