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Had thyroid us 3months ago, showed small nodule on left.had 2nd scan last wk, showed thyroid enlarged & now a second nodule on right.should i be scared?
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No: Nodules of the thyroid are common, most are benign. If the nodule is larger than 1 cm in size or has suspicious characteristics on ultrasound, a fine needle biopsy can be performed to make sure that it is benign. Nodules under 1 cm in size are usually followed clinically. Be sure to have a thyroid function blood test done.
Answered 3/19/2013
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Continue to observe: Small nodules occur in over 50% of people, as long as the're tiny, there's usually no problem, but continued medical monitoring is certainly recommended. The second nodule may have been there all along, but missed on the first exam.
Answered 5/3/2013
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