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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
goiter and spinal tumor {hemanginoma) nodulle possible spread to back
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.
goiter and spinal tumor {hemanginoma) nodulle possible spread to back
by misled 1, Mar 25, 2007 12:00AM
is it safe to consider surgury has fna will get results tuesday, however Goiter is pushing on Wind pipe and several nodules throughout I was told I can to surgurey Now or later I am 46 and this growth was first noted in 1999 never told surgurey was an option or nodules would continue to grow had back pain and found tumor on spine on L-2 vertebrate fear its from thyroid noduled """"if so""" how SAFE is it to have surgury if problem has mestastsize SPREADED to other area???
or will they suggest other treatments
or will they suggest other treatments
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Mar 26, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 26, 2007 12:00AM
Hard to give specific advice -- the L-2 vertebral growth is not likel related to the throid nodules. Certainly the FNA was appropriate. Thyroid surgery is indicated for suspicious FNA results OR consistent compressive symptoms.
