Advice on FNA Procedure

[Em27772]

I underwent a fine needle aspiration - both a biopsy of some solid matter and to train a fluid filled cyst.  Both results came back benign which is the good news.  Although I am somewhat concerned - I underwent the procedure just about 10 days ago and the larger lump (fluid filled) is still just as visible externally as it ever was (if not more so) and now I have some discomfort (coughing, sneezing, tipping back my head etc) where I NEVER had any before....it was actually found during a routine exam at the doctor - I never had any symptoms and my bloodwork showed normal thyroid levels.  Has anyone had a similar experience that they can share - is it normal for the lump not to disappear right away?

Any feedback gratefully received!

Thanks!

Emma

[898]

Emma, the PEI  on the outpatient bases is used to prevent cyst re-occurrence

[helsurf]

Hi Emma!

I never had my nodules drained but i did have an FNA, and it's quie common to have some discomfort in the nodule for a couple of weeks after, i know i did, especially when sneezing coughing etc like you say :) this will probably clear up soon :)

as for the draining i don't know much about this, but i have heard that sometimes with cysts they can fill back up again with fluid once drained...... other people on the board will have more experience with this...

Good luck

love Helen x x x