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Upon ultrasound, "cysts" at a size of 2cm were found on my lymph node and thyroid, but my doctor says these are not nodules, how would he know that?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

From the ultrasound: A cyst is filled with fluid, not solid tissue like a nodule. They are usually benign, particularly if small.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Upon ultrasound, "cysts" at a size of 2cm were found on my lymph node and thyroid, but my doctor says these are not nodules, how would he know that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

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