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Previous hemi-thyroid. now, multiple small nodules and one heterogenous 12x6x5mm complex, peri.vasc. surgeon says come back 1 yr. too small to biopsy?

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Dr. Sean Ray answered

Not really.: It would be possible to biopsy this, particularly with the use of ultrasound guidance. If this worries you given your history, you should not be afraid to seek a second opinion from another ENT surgeon or endocrinologist.

Answered 4/11/2016

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