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A member asked:

Have 14 mm complex nod. w/ peripheral vasc. and other small ones. surgeon said no biopsy. wait 1 yr for another u.s. had hemithyroidectomy 11 yr ago.

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If you are not: sure about your surgeon's advice, I think you should seek a formal second opinion in your case.

Answered 5/13/2016

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