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What Is The Significance Of Nodules On The Thyroid?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2015
Question: What is the significance of nodules on the thyroid -- as determined by ultrasound?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Size/volume should be monitored to rule out malignancy suspicion

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

The main worry is to rule out malignancy with a presentation of thyroid nodules. FNA should be considered in nodules that have a size greater than 1 cm particularly in the presence of suspicious features present on ultrasound.

If the nodules or nodule are not increasing in size / volume over time then it is a good sign. Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) should be opted for if the nodule has increased by more than 50% in terms of its volume during the period of these follow up ultrasounds, in consult with your doctor.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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What Is The Significance Of Nodules On The Thyroid?

Brief Answer: Size/volume should be monitored to rule out malignancy suspicion Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern The main worry is to rule out malignancy with a presentation of thyroid nodules. FNA should be considered in nodules that have a size greater than 1 cm particularly in the presence of suspicious features present on ultrasound. If the nodules or nodule are not increasing in size / volume over time then it is a good sign. Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) should be opted for if the nodule has increased by more than 50% in terms of its volume during the period of these follow up ultrasounds, in consult with your doctor. Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil