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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
How fast do goiters grow?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
How fast do goiters grow?
by ksdarr, Oct 19, 2008 02:46PM
I was just given test results from a thyroid ultrasound, that says I have a 4cm multinodular goiter. It started about a month and a half ago, and I can tell that it is getting bigger, because it is right where I swallow. Last night when I layed down I was uncomfortable and could really feel it. Could you tell me how fast these things grow? I see an endocrinologist in a few weeks, but I am concerned. I had a TSH test that was normal.
Thank You!!
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Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 20, 2008 07:36PM
, Oct 20, 2008 07:36PM
These usually don't grow very quickly. The most common cause of sudden growth is bleeding into a nodule or cyst -- this usually begins to shrink within 3-4 weeks.
By "4cm multinodular goiter" did you mean that the largest nodule was 4cm or the overall size of the thyroid (or one lobe of it) was 4cm?
A biopsy (FNA) will likely be necessary, but if it continues to grow and cause pressure symptoms, then surgery may be necessary as well.
By "4cm multinodular goiter" did you mean that the largest nodule was 4cm or the overall size of the thyroid (or one lobe of it) was 4cm?
A biopsy (FNA) will likely be necessary, but if it continues to grow and cause pressure symptoms, then surgery may be necessary as well.
