I have given up trying to post in the "Experts' forum, as it is closed every day. I would appreciate any advice anyone may have. I recently saw an ENT after an ultra sound revealed thyroid nodules. Apparently, each lobe has been basically replaced with a 3+cm.. nodule. My only symptoms are occasional mild hoarseness, and a stiff neck (side to side.) My Doctor says the stiff neck is unrelated, in spite of my having read that others have complained of the same problem.
I have been Hypo for 7 years, taking 175mc of levothyroxine. The Ent says we can do one of two things;
Biopsy,which may necessitate removal, or just remove it. He asks if the FNA reveals that the nodules are benign, would I be content to leave them, and continue to monitor annually without worry? Or, because my thyroid is not functioning anyway, remove it and know for certain. I am leaning towards removal, but I am a singer and have a slight concern about vocal cord damage. He says he performs about a hundred of these surgeries a year, and has not damaged any yet. He does state that there are no guarantees however. I appreciate any help that might be offered.
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