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Pain in neck and thyroid area after fna. what could this be?
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Bruising: Even though the needle used is thin, it can cause bruising & some bleeding. If the doctor had any difficulty finding the suspicious nodule, then the discomfort afterwards may be more.
Answered 1/17/2014
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