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A 0.3 x 0.5 x 0.3 cm hypoechoic cystic nodule with punctate internal echo is noted in the lower pole of the right lobe of the thyroid gland.

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Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino answered

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Small nodule: Often cystic thyroid nodules can have denser regions called "punctate foci". If the nodule is not cystic those can also be microcalcifications, a finding that increases the risk of thyroid cancer. The key though is that the nodule is very small and therefore requires monitoring only, no matter what its nature may be.

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Answered 11/6/2018

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A member asked:

A 0.3 x 0.5 x 0.3 cm hypoechoic cystic nodule with punctate internal echo is noted in the lower pole of the right lobe of the thyroid gland.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

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