the significant compression symptoms may rquire surgical removal of the lobe.
SOME Hurtle cells are commonly found among Hashimoto's patients, however the clusters of them and if they compose 75% of the FNAB sample can suggest Hurtle cell neoplasm which requires surgery.
Hi. So sorry you're having these worries. You can count on us for moral support, but if I were in your shoes, I'd ask my primary care physician---assuming that he/she has both reports and that you have a good rapport with him/her---to contact Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, for a consult. Your primary provider's office can facilitate getting the info to Mayo's and they'll have a consultation with your physician. Normally the time of the consultation call can be determined when arrangements are made for them to get your current test results, so that you can be present at the time of the consultation, and ask any questions that you may have. They see thousands of these thyroid abnormalities (or any other condition) and I think you can trust whatever they tell you. Many surgeons across the country have learned their specialty from training at Mayo's. I think that they're the best of the best and cannot imagine that you'd ever regret going there, which is like going to another world. They have all the i's dotted and all the t's crosses and can help you with every aspect of your visit with them, including where you'll stay. If you elect not to go there, they can recommend the best place to go closer to your home. Your travel and lodging would likely be the only expenses that your insurance won't cover, and some insurance plans cover a portion of those items. You need an expert, and they are experts. Anyone who has read many of my comments will tell you that I'm not keen on the medical establishment, in general, but I am very favorably impressed by Mayo's. Please do keep us posted, and good luck to you.
Good luck, and please keep us posted.
We have some great members here who have some technical knowledge of ultrasound matters who may be able to help you out .. I'm not well versed but wanted to welcome you to our fine community where I'm sure you'll get some great advice!
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