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What Causes A Large Mass On Left Thyroid Gland?
I have a 4 cm mass on my left thyroid lobe. Lymph nodes look normal on ct scan. Should I be really scared? I am 62 and in great health with no symptoms except when my neck swelled up 2 weeks ago. I had the test, but my neck is no longer swollen or sore.
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your experience of a resolved mass in your left thyroid lobe I am suggesting that you have the following differential diagnosis
Thyroglossal cyst
Simple nodular goitre
Cancer of the thyroid
In view of this please do the following test
Thyroid function test
Serum thyroglobulin
Fine needle biopsy for cytology
Meanwhile please visit an endocrinologist specialist with the result and for expert clinical assessment Councelling and adequate drug prescription
However if the medical treatment fail then you will benefit from surgical interventional procedures
I hope this helps Regards
Regarding your experience of a resolved mass in your left thyroid lobe I am suggesting that you have the following differential diagnosis
Thyroglossal cyst
Simple nodular goitre
Cancer of the thyroid
In view of this please do the following test
Thyroid function test
Serum thyroglobulin
Fine needle biopsy for cytology
Meanwhile please visit an endocrinologist specialist with the result and for expert clinical assessment Councelling and adequate drug prescription
However if the medical treatment fail then you will benefit from surgical interventional procedures
I hope this helps Regards
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