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What does a hyperplastic with mild atypia nodule and cystic hyperplastic nodule associated with oncocytic metaplasia mean, both are in thyroid.

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Not cancer: These are non-diagnostic findings. It is not cancer. However, you should follow your doctor's advice for follow-up tests and treatments.

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Answered 3/12/2015

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