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What Is The Likelihood Of Heterogeneous Nodule Be Cancerous?
Hi...I just found out that I have a heterogeneous nodule in my thyroid(3.3x2.7x1.9cm). I am going to see an endo-surgeon next week. What is the likelihood that it is cancerous (due to size). Also, I have had hot flashes for the past 2 yrs(contributing it to pre or menopause)...but for the pat 5 months they occur every 20 minutes-45minutes and are more intense (last longer). Could it be that it has been my thyroid all along and not premenopause?
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
Brief Answer:
Increased risk of thyroid carcinoma based on size of nodule but require fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) to know definite cause.
Detailed Answer:
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I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on your report, current risk of nodule being malignant is around 15% which is higher than 5% when there is less than a centimeter size. So size has definitely an impact on chances of malignancy.
You didn’t mention your age so I can’t comment on whether you are in menopausal state or not though hot flashes does indicate a sign of hot nodule which most of the time is not cancerous. You also need to comment on any other symptoms you are experiencing along with hot flushes.
Regardless of your symptoms, you are advised to get a FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) test to confirm whether is benign or cancerous. Additionally thyroid function tests, if not done, are necessary to be done.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
Increased risk of thyroid carcinoma based on size of nodule but require fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) to know definite cause.
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on your report, current risk of nodule being malignant is around 15% which is higher than 5% when there is less than a centimeter size. So size has definitely an impact on chances of malignancy.
You didn’t mention your age so I can’t comment on whether you are in menopausal state or not though hot flashes does indicate a sign of hot nodule which most of the time is not cancerous. You also need to comment on any other symptoms you are experiencing along with hot flushes.
Regardless of your symptoms, you are advised to get a FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) test to confirm whether is benign or cancerous. Additionally thyroid function tests, if not done, are necessary to be done.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
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