If the TSH is stable and low -- ie not fluctuating like one would see in thyroiditis, then a I-123 scan (usually preferred over Tc99 scans) would be the next step before FNA to determine if the 3.3cm nodule is a "hot" nodule - in which case FNA is usually not indicated. Even cystic nodules can be cancer...or hot...or benign/non-functioning.
By the way, nodule measures 3,3 cm by 2,5 cm by 1,6 cm. Could a most cystic nodule (adenoma) be malignant?
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Thanks doc!
Did you look at the photo I took off the tc99 scan? I'am very curious to know what you think about it. In may I had a miscarrige (11wks), end of july I felt the lump in my neck. Can thyroiditis occure after miscarrige and if so can the nodule be a sign of it and will it disappear spontaneously after the thyroid is cured?
I really want to get rid of it, (troubling swallowing, ear pain) is surgery an option?
Again thank you!,
Thanks Doc!
Did you look at the photo I took off the tc99 scan? I'am very curious to know what you think about it. In may I had a miscarrige (11wks), end of july I felt the lump in my neck. Can thyroiditis occure after miscarrige and if so can the nodule be a sign of it and will it disappear after the thyroid is cured?
I really want to get rid of it (troubling swallowing, earpain) is surgery an option?
And again, thank you!