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What is a 6mm anechoric structure with through-transmission in thyroid gland. at the int extent has focal course calcification mean?

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Dr. Stanley Schwartz answered

Lesion in thyroid : That should be monitored to make sure it doesn't grow now too tiny to biopsy recommend repeat umtrasound in 6 m to see if it changes in size.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 5/23/2013

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A member asked:

What is a 6mm anechoric structure with through-transmission in thyroid gland. at the int extent has focal course calcification mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Schwartz answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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