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Had an ultrasound on my thyroid, report says i have excess thyroid tissue behind each lobe. what exactly does this mean? was not there 6 months ago.
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Thyromegaly?: Sounds like the report is describing benign generalized thyroid gland enlargement called thyromegaly (goiter). There are many causes of this and your doctor can help narrow down the possibilities.
Answered 6/7/2013
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