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5 cm thyroid nodule changed from mixed to solid over 1 year period and has grown. was benign. should all or part of thyroid be removed?

Q: 5 cm thyroid nodule changed from mixed to solid over 1 year period and has grown. was benign. should all or part of thyroid be removed?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Need to see scan and labs and you to be able to give good give best answer. Discuss with someone who knows this info.

Answered 10/8/2022

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5 cm thyroid nodule changed from mixed to solid over 1 year period and has grown. was benign. should all or part of thyroid be removed?

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