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Are thyroid cysts hyper or hypoechoic. report said 2mm hypoechoic nodule mostly likely complex cyst. yes?

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Dr. Deanna Windham answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Hypo: Cysts are hypoechoic. Monitor with another ultrasound in 3-6 months and have a complete thyroi panel: TSH, free T3, free T4, TPO and anti-thyroglobulin. Also get a vitamin d and iodine levels.

Answered 1/26/2018

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