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Swollen thyroid gland, normal ultrasound and normal bloodwork. why could it be swollen?

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Swollen?: If the ultrasound is normal i don't understand why you say the thyroid gland is enlarged. Ultrasound is very good at assessing thyroid enlargement.

Answered 1/31/2016

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