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Should i be concerned if on a scan they found a left thyroid lobe to be asymmetrically enlarged when i have had a ultra sound with in the last 6 monh?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

There is not: enough information. Was there an interval change between the two scans? How large is the size discrepancy? There can be some normal variability in size between the two lobes.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/15/2018

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