Thankyou for your help.
What does TPO stand for? And could you tell me what Pseudonodules are?
Thankyou.
This is smaller than what we would usually FNA. Would repeat US in 5-6 months to make sure it is stable. Heterogeneous nodules are usually benign. Would consider TPO antibody levels -- as hashimoto's can give the impression of heterogeneous areas that appear like nodules but really are "pseudonodules"
Hi, Thankyou for answering back with my concerns. I was just looking at the results for my ultra sound.
Findings: The right lobe measures 4.8 x 2.6 x 1.2cm and the left lobe is 4.9 x 1.7 x 2.1 cm.
On the right there is a heterogeneous mass density measuring up to 7 mm, laterally.
On the left there is no distinct mass visible.
Impression: Small nodule on the right lobe. Consider aspiration. Size may be limiting. Follow up to show stability can also be considered.
No mass lesion indentifiable on the left. In the setting of a palpable lesion on the left, consider additional evaluation with CT or MRI.
Can you tell me what a heterogeneous mass is and what are chances for malignancy and do you think they can biopsy? Thankyou
Ultrasound is the best way to evaluate nodules. A 3mm nodule is too small to see on nuclear scanning, but CT often underestimates the size. So if the ultrasound shows a nodule that is at least 1cm in size and the TSH (blood test) is not low - the next step is ultrasound guided FNA biopsy. About 10% chance of cancer and most are very treatable.