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I have a lump under my total thyroidectomy scar. it had developed today after i began to have symptoms of strep throat. i had surgery two months ago.

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

See doctor: It could be just a lymph node developing because of your sore throat but it is best to have your doctor check it since you had the thyroidectomy.

Answered 5/20/2015

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A member asked:

I have a lump under my total thyroidectomy scar. it had developed today after i began to have symptoms of strep throat. i had surgery two months ago.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

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