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I have a module one each side of my thyroid with the larger one at 2.9cm x 1.1 cm x 2.5 cm. will this be removed regardless of biopsy results?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Thyroid nodule: A nodule that size should be removed. Hope it goes well - almost always does.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 11/14/2015

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A member asked:

I have a module one each side of my thyroid with the larger one at 2.9cm x 1.1 cm x 2.5 cm. will this be removed regardless of biopsy results?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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