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Tsh 6.0, t4 normal, heterogeneous echo, no nodules, chronic high ana (23 yrs no sle) thyroglob. 67, no thyroid antib., sister w/thyroid c. next steps?
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Endocrinologis: If TSH is high and gland is enlarge, your doctor might want to give you treatment , with thyroid hoimone to normalize the TSH and reduce the size of the gland , the fact that you have a positive ANA , should not change the decision.. .There are familial thyroid cancers that are part of syndromes called familial men for multiple endocrine neoplasia. Discuss it with md.
Answered 6/10/2014
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