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Are cold nodules in thyroid with increase vascularity always malignants?

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Definitely not: They are much more often benign, but should probably be biopsied, particularly if 1 cm or greater, they enlarge, serum thyroglobulin is elevated, etc.

Answered 3/14/2013

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