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I have a eggshell calcified right thyroid nodule that i am getting biopsied. i had a thyroid peroxidase test and it came back as 3.0. is this normal?

Q: i have a eggshell calcified right thyroid nodule that i am getting biopsied. i had a thyroid peroxidase test and it came back as 3.0. is this normal?

: It is not normal but almost 20% females have this test positive. It is not important in your case. The biopsy result is more important.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is not normal but almost 20% females have this test positive. It is not important in your case. The biopsy result is more important.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/5/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Calcium in thyroid is not normal.

Answered 5/5/2021

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A member asked:

I have a eggshell calcified right thyroid nodule that i am getting biopsied. i had a thyroid peroxidase test and it came back as 3.0. is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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