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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Recheck?
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.
Recheck?
by saxon1776, Oct 22, 2007 10:12AM
Hi,
I’ve had a small goiter that I first noticed 10 years ago. At that time, I had an ultrasound and a FNB which was negative for cancer. My latest blood tests are normal and the goiter doesn’t look to have grown at all in the last 10 years. I don’t have any symptoms or discomfort. Question is: Do I need to get another ultrasound or FNB after a certain amount of time? Does this need to be looked at at regular intervals or after a certain period of time?
Thanks very much for your time.
I’ve had a small goiter that I first noticed 10 years ago. At that time, I had an ultrasound and a FNB which was negative for cancer. My latest blood tests are normal and the goiter doesn’t look to have grown at all in the last 10 years. I don’t have any symptoms or discomfort. Question is: Do I need to get another ultrasound or FNB after a certain amount of time? Does this need to be looked at at regular intervals or after a certain period of time?
Thanks very much for your time.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 23, 2007 06:06AM
, Oct 23, 2007 06:06AM
Would at least repeat US. We usually do US every year or so to ensure stability. There is really not a true consensus on follow-up timing so the guidelines say every 6-18 months....
