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Why would a doctor make a teenager get a thyroid ultrasound?

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To asses nodules: This is one of the less invasive ways to assess the size of the gland and any nodules that may have been evident on exam. The us character may lead to more specific studies or exclude need for getting them.

Dr Daniel agreed

Answered 4/5/2013

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