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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Worried about results and solid nodule
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.
Worried about results and solid nodule
by lynnie723, Oct 24, 2009 02:56PM
I had an ultrasound on October 16th for an enlarged thyroid. It revealed a 2.5x1.5x3.4 cm complex nodule arising from the isthmus, an 11x7x9 mm mid pole solid nodule and at least 3 2mm midpole nodules. Impression: Heterogeneous thyroid with multiple bilateral nodules. No further studies were indicated. I am beside myself with worry. I just lost my mom to cancer. Can you please explain this to me? My dr. will not tell me anything until my blood work is finished.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 26, 2009 06:34AM
, Oct 26, 2009 06:34AM
Provided the blood test does not show a low TSH, the next step would be FNA biopsy of the 3.4cm nodule and possibly the 11mm nodule (depending on ultrasound characteristics).
With the comment about heterogeneous thyroid, there may be Hashimoto's -- so in addition to TSH, we would consider testing TPO and Tg antibodies.
90% of the time, nodules like yours are benign.
With the comment about heterogeneous thyroid, there may be Hashimoto's -- so in addition to TSH, we would consider testing TPO and Tg antibodies.
90% of the time, nodules like yours are benign.
Member Comments (2)
by lynnie723, Nov 04, 2009 11:21AM
To: dr. mark lupo
Thank you dr. I feel more relieved.
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