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thyroid nodules

by maryrose59, Jul 11, 2008 11:31AM
I recently had an ultrasound, where 2 nodules were found. One was 1.8 cm complex nodule in the mid to lower pole on the right lobe.  On the left lobe there is a 2.5cm upper nodule. Both lobes are normal size and echotexture. (not sure what that means)  I was told by that a complex nodule means it is solid, by a very helpful person on Medhelp form. Is this true?  I am going to get a FNA next week.
Thanks for any help that you can give.
Member Comments (3)

by treimbol, Jul 11, 2008 02:35PM
Hi!
A complex nodule usually means that the nodule shows both cystic (fluid-filled) and solid properties.  In my case, I had a 2.2cm complex nodule that contained 1.5cm of solid papillary carcinoma.  Complex nodules are more worrisome, but still not generally cancer.
Good luck to you, let us know how your FNA goes--there are tons of us who have been there!

by maryrose59, Jul 11, 2008 07:48PM
To: treimbol
thanks so much for the info. I am so very happy that I found this forum to help answer my questions.  It is a great relief  to communicate with people who have had virtually the same experiences that I am going through!

by utahmomma, Jul 11, 2008 09:30PM
My complex nodule (yes, fluid and solid) was only 5mm but was cancerous.  Yes, complex is a bit more worrisome but not a cancer diagnosis.

Even if the FNA is inconclusive or benign, don't ignore the nodules.  Two of my sisters had complex nodules and benign FNAs but both had cancer.  You will need to keep a close eye on these nodules.

Please keep us posted!

Utahmomma
papillary carcinoma '03
recurrence and RAI '06 and probably '08
three sisters with papillary carcinoma; one with "precancerous" thyroid and daughter with "precancerous" thyroid
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