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Hi,i had a partial thyroidectomy in 2008 (papillary carcinoma)i've just had a ct scan that said lobulated heterogenous appearance.normal?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: I believe for carcinoma of the thyroid we still recommend total thyroidectomy. You need to see a surgical specialist for endocrine diseases ASAP

Dr Miller and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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