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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Thyroid Question
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.
Thyroid Question
by Shanoonee, Sep 20, 2007 02:56PM
I am a 27 yr old female. I went to the doctor the other day for my foot, and he noticed a mass on my thyroid. He order blood work and an ultra sound. I have yet to be scheduled for the ulta sound, but the blood work has come back normal. I can't seem to find anything online about 'normal' blood work and thyroid masses. Just curious if anyone could help point me in the right direction, or if anyone knew what could be going on with my body. Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 22, 2007 05:01PM
, Sep 22, 2007 05:01PM
Most people with thyroid masses have normal labs.
Most thyroid masses (90-95%) are benign.
However depending on the ultrasound findings, a biopsy may be needed. If the labs are normal and there is a nodule on ultrasound, the next step is biopsy NOT an I-123 nuclear scan (but unfortunately this test is over-ordered in these situation).
Most thyroid masses (90-95%) are benign.
However depending on the ultrasound findings, a biopsy may be needed. If the labs are normal and there is a nodule on ultrasound, the next step is biopsy NOT an I-123 nuclear scan (but unfortunately this test is over-ordered in these situation).
