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Fna done 4.7cm hetrogenous hyperechoic thyorid nodule.mostly smooth with partly i'll defined areas.wider than tall .diffuse increased intranodular and peripheral. no calcifi. is it likely to be benign?lump lower front neck for years.tft bloods normal?

Q: fna done 4.7cm hetrogenous hyperechoic thyorid nodule.mostly smooth with partly i'll defined areas.wider than tall .diffuse increased intranodular and peripheral. no calcifi. is it likely to be benign?lump lower front neck for years.tft bloods normal?

: Base on the history (nodule has been there for years) and its current characteristics which are no calcification, hyperechoic and bigger width than height, then your nodule is likely benign. Please patiently wait for the pathology report. Good luck.

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Base on the history (nodule has been there for years) and its current characteristics which are no calcification, hyperechoic and bigger width than height, then your nodule is likely benign. Please patiently wait for the pathology report. Good luck.

Answered 7/7/2023

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A member asked:

Fna done 4.7cm hetrogenous hyperechoic thyorid nodule.mostly smooth with partly i'll defined areas.wider than tall .diffuse increased intranodular and peripheral. no calcifi. is it likely to be benign?lump lower front neck for years.tft bloods normal?

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