I don't know what to do - please HELP

[nwjc]

I am 38yrs old and the result of the most recent biopsy in Dec07 came with Folliculr Adenoma. Therefore, my speicalist recommend the left side be removed. I have a 14mths old son and we want to have another baby. With my age, I want to get pregnant now and postpone the surgery for a year. However, I don't know whether it's a wise thing to do. My mom had a similar operation years ago and it was not cancerous and my blood test has always been normal so I am inclined to postpone. Please help me make the right decision.

I appreciate all your help.

[nwjc]

I have requested for the slides be looked at again so they sent it to the pathology. Do you think another biopsy is necessary? Would you recommend seeing another endocronologist out of my network?  

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

yes - a good second opinion on FNA slides is important in these cases.

[nwjc]

Thank you very much for your answer.
I was told that the test result is 'inconculsive' and that they can't tell anything until it's taken out and then further examination can be done thus the surgery/removal. I am also considering a 2nd opinion. Do you think I should?

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

The FNA interpretation is important -- if it is a follicular lesion then there is about a 20% risk of cancer.  Would consider having the slides sent for expert opinion at U Florida or Johns Hopkins, etc --- If follicular lesion is confirmed, then it's a matter of odds - you could have the surgery and if proven benign, then go ahead with pregnancy and not lose much time.