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What Does My Ultrasound Scan Report Indicate?
Hi im 34 years old (Female), I have recently had an ultrasound of my neck due to enlarged thyroid. They found a 6cm nodule. I am meeting with a surgeon soon because the ENT says I will most likely need surgery. What would be the reason to take out half or the entire gland?
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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The report suggest there is a nodule in the thyroid.
Next step one will suggest is to get a FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to evaluate the type of cells involved.
Once its evaluated the treatment will be given accordingly - in case of benign ( good nodule) follow-up is enough.
In case of malignant ( bad cells) surgery is indicated.
why doctor suggest removal of entire lobe is because - it can regrow if any cells are left over.
good luck. Dr. Ganesh.
The report suggest there is a nodule in the thyroid.
Next step one will suggest is to get a FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to evaluate the type of cells involved.
Once its evaluated the treatment will be given accordingly - in case of benign ( good nodule) follow-up is enough.
In case of malignant ( bad cells) surgery is indicated.
why doctor suggest removal of entire lobe is because - it can regrow if any cells are left over.
good luck. Dr. Ganesh.
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