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Nodules
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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.

Nodules

by JoanneBog, Jan 24, 2009 02:21PM
What causes the nodules in the first place and can medication keep them from growing?  I have two and I don't even want to consider surgery.

by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jan 25, 2009 10:28AM
Nodules are usually over-growth of benign thyroid tissue.  FNA biopsy is needed if they are larger than 1-1.5cm or have suspicious characteristics.  Medications do not usually help shrink them and are not usually recommended unless the TSH (thyroid blood test) is elevated.
Member Comments (3)

by littles, Jan 25, 2009 05:18AM
To: JoanneBog
How big are your nodules.  Many people have nodules but not are always very big.  It really depends on the size of them.  Do you have the size i.e., in centimetres or millimetres?

by stella5349, Jan 26, 2009 04:50AM
What causes a nodule to grow when a thyroid has been ablated out by RAI?
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