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Is a "follicular lesion of unknown origin" of the thyroid considered supsicious for cancer?

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Yes: Maybe the actually diagnosis is "follicular lesions of undetermined significance", which is a very common diagnosis using the new bethesda system. If i had one of these in my neck, i'd be really eager to have it out, but there are variables and your physicain will talk with you about this.

Dr Biermann agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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