Thyroid nodules

[Leigh120]

I have been on synthyroid for 5 years due to hypothyroidism.  I was told I had hot nodules at the time I was diagnosed.  I recently underwent a thyroid sonogram which confirmed a multinodular goiter with dominant mass occupying the lower pole and thyroid isthmus....described as: dominant heterogeneous mass in lower pole 2 x 1.9 x 1.7 cm and a hypoechoic sold nodule in central portion of thyroid isthmus 8.4 mm in thickness.  I have been experiencing some tightness in my throat and sometimes it feels like I can't swallow in addition to feeling like there are dry crackers there all day long.  I am going to see my endocrinologist on Thursday.  What can I expect?

[Leigh120]

When I turned 51 they noted elevated TSH levels  and I was referred to the Endo and am now taking 100 mcg synthroid.    My sister has been diagnosed with hashimoto's disease....so I guess it runs in the family.  I am not familiar with 1131 ablation so I will have to look that up.

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Most likely you will have biopsy for the cold nodules.
What was the original cause for hypothyroidism?
The nodule on the isthmus is less then 1 cm, so the doctor may decide if to wait and watch.
For the hot nodules the I131 ablation is very effective on patients over 40.