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A member asked:
Is is usually not needed to continue to monitor an unchanged thryoid nodule found a few years ago if fine needle biopsy looked normal then & now?
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Monitor needed: I would space out the frequency of monitoring but it should continued to be monitored, even if it was negative in biopsy in the past. I would not biopsy it again if it doesn't in size but the only way to know that is to follow it with serial ultrasound.
Answered 9/5/2012
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Annual Physical: Thyroid nodules are palpable in 4-7% of patients, and of these less than 10% are cancer. It sounds like you have had a needle biopsy of the nodule that was negative. It would be very reasonable to follow it with annual exams (and for you to check it yourself at least monthly) for changes. As always, talk to your doctor.
Answered 3/27/2012
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