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A 40-year-old female asked:

Thyroid nodule that was diagnosed as benign 3 years ago. today on ultrasound it showed blood flow (it didn't before). could this be cancer? it's .88cm

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Dr. Charles Gordonanswered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Could be: The only way you know for sure is to have a pathologist take a look at a tissue sample. Have a biopsy or excision done.

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