Left thyroid nodule

[savannah519]

My aspiration and fine needle biopsy results were as followed. I have a 1.7cm left thyroid nodule that is well circumscribed in the left thyroid that tests state is benign. What does this mean?

[redheadaussie]

Benign means it is not cancer. You can relax. Only if it is pressing on your throat and causing you swallowing or breathing problems would they suggest taking it out.

[rumpled]

That it likely is a benign nodule and they did not find any suspicious cells in the sample.

Your nodule has smooth sides - a case for benign and it appears all is well.

They probably will not be antsy to remove it unless it grows, interferes with swallowing etc.

Keep an eye on it.