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Suggest Treatment For 12 Mm Thyroid Nodule
Question: I have a 12mm solid nodule on my thyroid. Should I see a surgeon.....it is right lower pole?
Brief Answer:
ENT surgeon may be best
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Thyroid nodules are common, in most cases they are benign (not cancerous).
You can see an ENT (ear , nose and throat) surgeon. These are the specialists that normally deal with lesions of the thyroid gland.
A biopsy (taking a small sample of the nodule) may be needed based on its size.
This biopsy would give an idea about the nature of the lesion (whether it is benign or cancerous)
There are certain risk factors that increase the risk of cancer such as :(A) previous radiation therapy,
(B)family history of thyroid cancer,
(C)family history of a condition called multiple endocrine neoplasia,
(D) rapid growth of the nodule,
(E) hoarseness,
(F) difficulty swallowing
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
ENT surgeon may be best
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Thyroid nodules are common, in most cases they are benign (not cancerous).
You can see an ENT (ear , nose and throat) surgeon. These are the specialists that normally deal with lesions of the thyroid gland.
A biopsy (taking a small sample of the nodule) may be needed based on its size.
This biopsy would give an idea about the nature of the lesion (whether it is benign or cancerous)
There are certain risk factors that increase the risk of cancer such as :(A) previous radiation therapy,
(B)family history of thyroid cancer,
(C)family history of a condition called multiple endocrine neoplasia,
(D) rapid growth of the nodule,
(E) hoarseness,
(F) difficulty swallowing
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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