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How often should a thyroid sonogram be repeated? sono done 1 year ago showed heterogeneous multinodular goiter.

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It depends: Upon a variety of factors, such as clinical changes, palpation by physician, prior ultrasound and lab findings, biopsy findings (if biopsy was done), personal and family history etc. Check w/your physician who should be able to tell you. Brand name T4 replacement is more reliable than your generic.

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Answered 3/19/2017

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Hashimito's plus thyroid nodule. FNA benign 1 year ago. repeat ultrasound shows thickened isthmus from what was 4 MM to 6MM. is this same as goiter?

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