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Ct results: low-density lesion in the left lobe of the thyroid gland likely reflecting a small region of colloidal degeneration or cyst more in nxt q?

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Dr. Amy Tezza answered

Likely benign: This sounds like a benign thyroid cyst; thyroid cancers are generally solid tumors. If there were any reason for concern your doctor would order a followup ultrasound or needle aspiration; this does not sound concerning.

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Answered 1/20/2014

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