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Had a neck ultrasound for a swollen lymph node . doctor confirmed it was a reactive node but no further testing needed . in notes it says he found a u2 tiny node in thyroid gland . do i need to worry about this ? is it common in my age group ?

Q: had a neck ultrasound for a swollen lymph node . doctor confirmed it was a reactive node but no further testing needed . in notes it says he found a u2 tiny node in thyroid gland . do i need to worry about this ? is it common in my age group ?

: Women in your age group can develop thyroid nodules. A size under 1 cm is almost always benign. Nevertheless I recommend a followup ultrasound in 3 months but an endocrinologist can advise you best..

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Women in your age group can develop thyroid nodules. A size under 1 cm is almost always benign. Nevertheless I recommend a followup ultrasound in 3 months but an endocrinologist can advise you best..

Dr Ward agreed

Answered 6/27/2023

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A member asked:

Had a neck ultrasound for a swollen lymph node . doctor confirmed it was a reactive node but no further testing needed . in notes it says he found a u2 tiny node in thyroid gland . do i need to worry about this ? is it common in my age group ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Ward agreed

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