Hi, my 79yo mother noticed a lump in her neck on the left side, mid jaw line, extending from just below the jaw to the middle of her neck. It is soft, no pain. She has been running a low grade fever and has been very tired. The doctor ordered a ultrasound which was inconclusive and sent her to a surgeon. She is getting a CT tomorrow as the ultrasound showed a nodule on the right and a mass on the left. The surgeon said whatever it is it needs to come out. What are they suspecting?
She does not smoke or drink, has a history of atrial fib and was on amiodarone until her doctor discontinued it 2 months ago due to high liver studies. she is now on only beta blockers. Her thyroid studies at her last physical 6 months ago were normal.