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What Does Multiple Confluent Heteroechoic Nodular Lesions... Mean?
Evidence of multiple confluent heteroechoic nodular lesions visualized in the region of isthumus and left lobe of thyroid (nodules in left lobe appears to arise predominantly in the lower pole). Multi nodular goiter with colloid degeneration. Suggested HPE correlation.
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
Brief Answer:
Most likely multinodular goiter requiring thyroid function tests and HPE correlation meaning FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) or biopsy.
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, you are most likely having multinodular goiter. Two things are needed to be determined in your case:
• Whether this goiter is toxic or non-toxic based on their hormone producing activity.
• The nature of nodule whether goiter is benign or has any cancerous changes. There is about 15% chance to be malignant.
You are advised HPE correlation (histopathological examnination of nodule) which means that you to do FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) or biopsy based on your physician's preference to determine the exact nature of nodule. You are also required to do thyroid function tests if not done. Once the definitive diagnosis is made based on tests, a detailed treatment plan will be devised for you which also include surgery.
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
Most likely multinodular goiter requiring thyroid function tests and HPE correlation meaning FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) or biopsy.
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, you are most likely having multinodular goiter. Two things are needed to be determined in your case:
• Whether this goiter is toxic or non-toxic based on their hormone producing activity.
• The nature of nodule whether goiter is benign or has any cancerous changes. There is about 15% chance to be malignant.
You are advised HPE correlation (histopathological examnination of nodule) which means that you to do FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) or biopsy based on your physician's preference to determine the exact nature of nodule. You are also required to do thyroid function tests if not done. Once the definitive diagnosis is made based on tests, a detailed treatment plan will be devised for you which also include surgery.
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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