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What Causes An Enlarged Thyroid?
I HAVE A THYROID NODULE THAT HAS INCREASED FROM 4mm to 7mm IN TWO YEARS. I WAS GIVEN A PET SCAN FOR A LUNG NODULE AFTER THE 4MM THYROID NODULE WAS FOUND AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF CANCER. I AM WONDERING IF I SHOULD HAVE THE RADIOACTIVE IODINE TREATMENT OR MEDICATION. I AM A 64 YEAR OLD FEMALE WITH CROHN S DISEASE AND MY MOTHER HAD THYROID CANCER AND MY SISTER WAS TREATED WITH THE RADIOACTIVE IODINE TREATMENT FOR HER THYROID CONDITION.
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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It depends whether it is a hot (hyperplastic) nodule or a cold (cancerous) nodule. In the former case, and if you have hyperthyroid symptoms, radioactive iodine treatment could be relevant.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It depends whether it is a hot (hyperplastic) nodule or a cold (cancerous) nodule. In the former case, and if you have hyperthyroid symptoms, radioactive iodine treatment could be relevant.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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