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question about thyroid nodule...
A recent chest CT scan found a "1 cm right thyroid lobe nodule" It says that it can be followed with ultrasound if clinically warranted.
Looking back at past chest CT scan from 6 months ago, I found that it said Nodules within the thyroid gland that measure </= 10-mm in long axis."
1. Are these 2 scans referring to the same thing or is the recent finding new?
2. What does "</= 10mm in long axis mean"?
3. What does clinically warranted mean?
4. When should an ultrasound be done?
5. Should I be concerned?
Thank you in advance.
Looking back at past chest CT scan from 6 months ago, I found that it said Nodules within the thyroid gland that measure </= 10-mm in long axis."
1. Are these 2 scans referring to the same thing or is the recent finding new?
2. What does "</= 10mm in long axis mean"?
3. What does clinically warranted mean?
4. When should an ultrasound be done?
5. Should I be concerned?
Thank you in advance.
Ultrasound has been preformed. Have been diagnosed with "Nontoxic uninodular goiter". Can you please explain to me what this is as I am confused. Thank you.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Sounds like the same thing -- 10mm is 1 cm...long axis is greatest dimension seen/measured. Ultrasound should be done now and used as baseline for future ultrasound surveillance of these small nodules.
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