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What causes microcalcification in thyroid nodule?
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Hmm: Microcalcifications in a thyroid nodule are from small calcium deposits in the cells. Thyroid cancer can be associated with this finding, however, benign nodules can also have them. A nodule with microcalcifications should have a fine needle aspiration to help diagnose which it is.
Answered 8/2/2019
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Microcalcifications.: These are indicative of papillary thyroid cancer. They represent psamoma bodies within the tumor which are layered calcification. When seen on ultrasound, they are an indication for needle biopsy and may result in thyroidectomy.
Answered 8/2/2019
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How often are thyroid nodule microcalcifications cancerous? Can capsule be ruptured during biopsy?
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I have multiple solid thyroid nodules with microcalcification, largest 0.94 cm, normal blood tests. what should i do? is this possibly cancer?
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I have multiple solid thyroid nodules with microcalcification, the largest is 0.94 cm, all blood tests are normal. what should i do? is this cancer?
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