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I need surgery again

Four years ago I had thyroid surgery and removed 98% of the gland and now found out that I have what is a larger  goiter than before I dont know how that could be someone please help me.


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What do the imaging studies show?  Are there nodules?

Thyroid tissue can regrow but so can nodules, cancer, cysts, and a host of other thyroid-related issues.

Do you have any medical reports you can post here?
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Thyroid tissue can regrow.

I have some thyroid tissue left and i had a full TT, but was warned that it could re grow. Are you having any symptoms?
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