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I have to have a biopsy of my thyroid 1.4cm but my tsh levels are normal. should i be worried?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What kind?: Is it an open biopsy or a needle biopsy? The latter is less invasive. Open biopsy under general anesthesia carries more risk but neither is a reason to worry.

Answered 5/9/2019

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A member asked:

I have to have a biopsy of my thyroid 1.4cm but my tsh levels are normal. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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