Have A Thyroid Tumor. Did Biopsy, MRI. Not Malignant. Have Difficulty On Back With Swallowing. Suggestions?
I have a thyroid tumor to the side of my thyroid gland. My family dr. has had it biopsied three years ago and last year we did a type of mri on it. It supposedly has mixed "whatever" in it but is not malignant. Does it ever become malignant after this diagnosis? I am having some difficulty at night sleeping on my back with swallowing but am alright on my sides. Should I go from my family doctor to a ent dr.?
Looks like the problem is because of the pressure effect of the thyroid swelling on your trachea (windpipe). If you feel that the size of the swelling has increased with time, I suggest you consult an ENT surgeon and discuss the problem in detail.
Regarding your query that it was not malignant, I would have preferred to know your pathology report details. However once it is confirmed not malignant, there are very less chances of transformation in future.
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Have A Thyroid Tumor. Did Biopsy, MRI. Not Malignant. Have Difficulty On Back With Swallowing. Suggestions?
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Looks like the problem is because of the pressure effect of the thyroid swelling on your trachea (windpipe). If you feel that the size of the swelling has increased with time, I suggest you consult an ENT surgeon and discuss the problem in detail. Regarding your query that it was not malignant, I would have preferred to know your pathology report details. However once it is confirmed not malignant, there are very less chances of transformation in future. Hope this helps.