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I went to my pcp yesterday for treatment of a sinus infection, noticed throid was enlarged on one side. ordered blood work and ultrasound. what could it be?

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Most likely benign: Perhaps a cyst or nodular goiter but you can't be too careful. It sounds like the right workup is underway.

Answered 12/9/2015

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