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Thyroid mass 3.5cm enlarged nodes on same side of mass. mass hard non moveable. none of it hurts gotta get ct scan done. likely cancer or cyst?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

This needs: attention as soon as practicable but no diagnosis is possible without TESTING which may include CT, and specialized THYROID SCANNING! A biopsy (needle) may also be required! Your PCP may wish to refer you to a Board Certified ENDOCRINOLOGIST! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/23/2016

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