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thyroid biopsy

The result of the biopsy in my largest nodule in my thyroid came out to be benign; is there chances that any of my others nodules can be cancer?
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The statement above is true only for multinodular goiter WITHOUT dominant nodule.
It is recommended that biopsy should be done not for the largest nodule, but for the nodule that has suspicious characteristics.
Ultrasonography characteristics of the suspicions nodule, condition of lymph nodes and  patient’s history such as radiation exposure should be considered while choosing a nodule for FNA
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Hi, its unlikely that one nodule will be benign and others will be malignant. Its most likely a benign multinodular goitre. Regards.
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