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Husbands thyroid us came back normal except for a thick isthmus at 7mm. what causes this & should we get further testing? his adams apple is deviated.

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Isthmus: Should have TSH levels. Needle biopsy indicated if treating physician thinks it represents mass.

Answered 2/27/2017

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