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I had a ct scan done and the report said "thyroid glands are heterogeneous but with multiple tiny nodules." what does this mean?

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Ans: The thyroid is of normal size but within the lives there are some small growths called nodules. Most often benign and will not harm you. In such a case the tx is usually to check the Tsh make sure this is no and then just monitoring.

Answered 8/13/2020

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