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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
thyroid nodules
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 Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
thyroid nodules
by legionbarb, May 06, 2008 03:05PM
my doctor has diaognosed my condition as thyroid nodules.I'm on 88 mgs of synthyroid(levothro)
I'm also on 5 mgs of cumadin for heterozygous Protein S Deficiency .The nodules are not shrinking ,I have them inside and outside of both thyroid glands .It has been suggested I have the glands (both) removed. They won't do a biopsey because I may over bleed. The thyroid pills are not working what can I expect with this condition Are these nodules also called goiters . What can be done to help
I'm also on 5 mgs of cumadin for heterozygous Protein S Deficiency .The nodules are not shrinking ,I have them inside and outside of both thyroid glands .It has been suggested I have the glands (both) removed. They won't do a biopsey because I may over bleed. The thyroid pills are not working what can I expect with this condition Are these nodules also called goiters . What can be done to help
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 06, 2008 08:21PM
, May 06, 2008 08:21PM
FNA biopsy on coumadin is usually very safe if a small gauge needle (25 or 27) is used -- would recommend biopsy before surgery unless there are significant compressive symptoms due to the nodules.
Goiter is enlarged thyroid -- you have a multinodular goiter (ie, enlargement due to multiple nodules).
Goiter is enlarged thyroid -- you have a multinodular goiter (ie, enlargement due to multiple nodules).
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by legionbarb, Jul 14, 2008 09:36PM
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