Do Hyperechoic Nodules In Each Thyroid Lobe Of 6mm And 3mm Respectively Require Surgical Removal?

Posted on Wed, 13 Dec 2017

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Question : My name is Grace Koo 66 years old. My right side neck has a pain, ultrasound found a small hyperechoic nodule in each lobe of the thyroid gland measuring 6 mm on the right and 3 mm on the left. it is been more than year, do I need to remove it? Endo doctor said that evaluate it one year later. pls advise me since i have a pain on that right side of the neck. thanks. Grace Koo

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Yes, it can be evaluated later

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through your query. So small thyroud nodules are frequently detected incidently and are of little significance unless more than a cm in size. I will advice a repeat evaluation after 6 months. As of now, no need to remove it. Till then, there is nothing to worry.
Thanks and regards

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