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Had an x ray of my neck and chiropractor stated i take to my family dr as it appears i have calcium deposits on my thyroid, what can cause this?

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Dr. Nicholas Stratas answered

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Thyroid lump likely: 1/3 of folks with calcium deposits have thyroid lumps which may be benign or malignant. Important you see your doctor or an endocrinologist who will likely have a CT scan done

Answered 6/5/2018

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A member asked:

Had an x ray of my neck and chiropractor stated i take to my family dr as it appears i have calcium deposits on my thyroid, what can cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nicholas Stratas answered

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