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I have tiny thyroid nodules only on the left well under 5mm. i also have a 5mm complex cyst within the thyroid cartlidge. where exactly is that? is any of this concerning for cancer or precancer?

Q: i have tiny thyroid nodules only on the left well under 5mm. i also have a 5mm complex cyst within the thyroid cartlidge. where exactly is that? is any of this concerning for cancer or precancer?

: The thyroid cartilage is your “adams apple “. What your describing does not sound cancerous or precancerous, but I think your prescribing care provider should review these findings with you.

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Dr. Evan Kardon answered

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The thyroid cartilage is your “adams apple “. What your describing does not sound cancerous or precancerous, but I think your prescribing care provider should review these findings with you.

Answered 8/8/2023

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A member asked:

I have tiny thyroid nodules only on the left well under 5mm. i also have a 5mm complex cyst within the thyroid cartlidge. where exactly is that? is any of this concerning for cancer or precancer?

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