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Are solid nodules on thyroid more likely to be malignant?

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No: Nodules on thyroid are not always malignant.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Hi today I took thyroid it's written there is a 9 * 6 mm sized small echogenic solid nodule with smooth margins in the left love of thyroid.no other focal or diffuse lesion is seen. impression: echogenic solid nodule likely to be colloid nodule?

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Is my thyroid nodule likely to b benign & ok to b left? Its 4.7cmx2.7cm heterogenous solid and cystic areas. hyperechoic. Wider than tall.Mostly smooth with I'll defined. No calcifi. Diffuse increased intranodular and peripheral. Compression trachea?

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Neck ultrasound report shows a 1.1x1x1.1cm solid nodule with heterogeneous echotexture & microcalcifications. It also shows abnormal lymph nodes; one was 2.4x2.2x1.1cm without a fatty hilum and thickened irregular cortices. Most likely cancer?

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Could you tell me what happens if my multiple thyroid solid nodules unremoved?

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Is a malignant nodule on thyroid life threatening ?

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