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I Just Got An Ultrasound On My Thyroid Because My
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Fri, 3 May 2019
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Question : I just got an ultrasound on my thyroid because my dr felt mild swelling. The woman said she found nodules but that I shouldn’t ask for my results to be rushed. How concerned should I be?
Brief Answer:
About thyroid nodules;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
Thyroid nodules are a very common finding in the general population.
One in 2 persons has them.
To say rather you need to be concerned or not, the ultrasound characteristics are very important.
In only 4% of the cases, they result malignant.
So I would suggest not to get worried because is a common pathology.
Your physician will suggest whether you need a biopsy or not.
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
About thyroid nodules;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
Thyroid nodules are a very common finding in the general population.
One in 2 persons has them.
To say rather you need to be concerned or not, the ultrasound characteristics are very important.
In only 4% of the cases, they result malignant.
So I would suggest not to get worried because is a common pathology.
Your physician will suggest whether you need a biopsy or not.
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
So the sudden appearance or detection of nodules is not reason for concern?
Brief Answer:
About thyroid nodules;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
No, there is no need to get worried, as it is a common finding.
Regards,
Dr.mirjeta
About thyroid nodules;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
No, there is no need to get worried, as it is a common finding.
Regards,
Dr.mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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