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An ultrasound of thyroid reported a 6 mm nodule but a rescan one month later reported nothing. the doctor saidthat the radiologist over read the first scan. its been 8 monthssince. is a follow up needed?
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Probably not: If there is no nodule seen on the most recent exam then there is really nothing to follow up. Thyroid is a superficial organ so it's easily scanned with an ultrasound and if there is a nodule its easy to pick up. You can always talk to the radiologist who read your ultrasound if you are still concerned.
Answered 9/30/2020
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Likely yes: Thyroid nodules are very common and the majority are benign. Occasionally they may represent cancer. The thyroid gland can also appear heterogeneous on ultrasound making it seem like there are discreet nodules. An 8 month follow up ultrasound could serve as a tie breaker and also assess stability of nodule if its found again.
Answered 12/21/2017
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