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What to do if i have a calcified thyroid nodule.can it be thyroid cancer?
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USG FNA: At first, most probably you should have ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration after consultation with your physician. Calcifications can be seen in benign nodular goiter. So, continue evaluation of your thyroid nodule, to rule out thyroid cancer, follow all tests what your physician ask you to do. Thanks for question. Stay well.
Answered 6/21/2016
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Possibly: Calcified thyroid nodules can be either benign (i.e. Not cancerous) or cancerous. More important is the pattern of calcification and if it is changing over time (i.e. Getting larger) on ultrasound. If there is any concern for cancer, your doctor may recommend a "fine needle aspiration" or fna (a type of biopsy) just to be certain.
Answered 1/15/2016
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