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I had an ultrasound of my thyroid and i was just informed that i have a borderline enlarged thyroid. what exactly does that mean? all my doctor said i

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

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You have: A large gland. What is important is what your laboratory values for your thyroid hormone are. The may be large and still have normal values

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Answered 5/11/2016

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Borderline: From the ultrasound it simply means all is OK. I hope your doctor has also measured each of your thyroid labs.

Answered 6/21/2015

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A member asked:

I had an ultrasound of my thyroid and i was just informed that i have a borderline enlarged thyroid. what exactly does that mean? all my doctor said i

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul Velt answered

Dr Dickson agreed

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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