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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
confused about test results
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.
confused about test results
by dmat998, Nov 05, 2007 09:40AM
My original ultrasoud showed a normal left lobe but a slightly enlarged right lobe with a small nodule. I was then sent for a thyroid scan and uptake. The uptake was within normal range (17.6) But the scan showed" Markedly diminished activity throughout the entire left lobe. Recommend correlating with outside ultrasound which is currently unavailable. With little or no activity in left lobe cannot exclude a large cold mass. Right lobe is normal". What does all mean and what should I do from here. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Nov 06, 2007 06:22AM
, Nov 06, 2007 06:22AM
This scan showed that the right lobe took up more iodine than the left. I would not worry much about this if there is not a clear nodule on ultrasound and the TSH is normal. Would follow-up with a thyroid specialist to ensure there is no need for FNA biopsy or other testing.
