Does Nodules At Lymph Nodes Will Shrink When Thyroiditis Resolves?

Question : Several weeks ago, I had a thyroid ultrasound indicating two nodules and visible lymph nodes. One of the nodules was a TR4 and was recommended for FNA. The FNA is scheduled for this Thursday with a head and neck surgeon.

My original reason for the ultrasound was throat and right sided anterior neck pain in the area of my thyroid. Today, my endocrinologist diagnosed me with sub-acute thyroiditis. This was based on my symptoms, in addition to lab findings of elevated ESR, elevated CRP, low TSH, high TT4, and high FRI.

She suggested that it may we wise to wait on the FNA until the thyroiditis resolved, although she said I could still go forward with it if I wanted. She also mentioned that the nodules may even shrink is the thyroiditis resolves.

She mentioned that the pathology may show some signs of inflammation that may make it less clear. I’m wondering if the FNA would still be capable of ruling out malignancy, even with the background of subacute thyroiditis, or if the test is just going to cause me more anxiety and uncertainty.

I’ve attached a copy of visit notes.