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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
thyroid cysts
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 cysts
by allyfield, Nov 08, 2009 12:19PM
In August I had a 2.5 cm cyst drained on my thyroid. Recently I started feeling the same catch in my throat. A repeat u/s showed that the cyst had returned and is now 2 cm. Why do these cysts return so quickly? Is it advisable to continue to drain the cyst or discuss removal with a surgeon?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Nov 09, 2009 06:07AM
, Nov 09, 2009 06:07AM
About 60-70% of cysts recur after drainage - this is not uncommon.
Repeat drainage is usually recommended - typically up to 3 times - then surgery if still recurring. Another option would be percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) - but this must be done by an expert thyroid specialist -- look at thyroidologists.com and see if there is one near you (and then call the office to see if PEI is offered).
Repeat drainage is usually recommended - typically up to 3 times - then surgery if still recurring. Another option would be percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) - but this must be done by an expert thyroid specialist -- look at thyroidologists.com and see if there is one near you (and then call the office to see if PEI is offered).
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