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I had twice surgical operations of thyroid.latest was at 2001..now in 2016.found a lump at my neck.considered to be a thyroid nodule.what should i do?
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Ultrasound: A thyroid Ultrasound would be the next step to determine the size and characteristics of the possible nodule. Then take it from there.
Answered 8/20/2016
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