Partial Thyroidectomy

[mlt60]

I recently discovered that I have Hasimoto Thyroiditis and a nodule 2cm on the right side.  The endocrinologist said it was important to have a total thyroidectomy but the ENT who is doing the surgery said no.  Who is right?  I understand that having a frozen section of the thyroid nodule during surgery isn't always accurate. Will all my symtoms of fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and weight gain disappear.  I hope so!!!!  I just don't feel very secure in having this surgery in a couple of weeks.  Can someone help me with their experiences.  Thanks!


This discussion is related to Removal of thryoid because of mass and side effects ***HELP***.

[mlt60]

I am scheduled for a right partial thyroidectomy in a couple of week and I've noticed for the last few weeks that I have a little cough.  I think it's from the thyroid nodule pressing on my trachea.  Has anyone else had this problem?

[898]

If the nodule is well incapsulated even if it is a cancer, it will not be invasive.
Threfore removal of one lobe may work; the tissue outside of the nodule must be studied, however for the presence of microcarcinomas which cannot be detected even by the ultrasound.

[mlt60]

I did forget to mention that my biopsy said - Hurthle cell lesion and they could not determine benign or malignant. I also have a small swelling under my ear but the MRI didn't indicate anything there, so I guess I am safe with that. I just have a feeling that they are missing something.
Thank you for sharing your experience.  I was hoping that things would get resolved much sooner than 1 yr but I need to have patience.
Right now, my emotions are running everywhere and I am really not thinking straight.
MLT

[redheadaussie]

Hi I had a partial in May  07, for a goitre and a few lovely nodules. It turned out to be a Follicular Adenoma...no big deal, but they did discover I had Hashimoto's at the same time. They left tthe right thyroid gland in thinking all would be well. I suffered terribly. It was as if I had never had the left side out. The Hashimoto's, if anything, had got worse. Incidentally I had the goitre swell up on the right side and had it removed and discovered Hurthle's Cell Adenoma with changes.
   Although I don't feel 100% I certainly can tell you that after 11 months without any thyroid, I do feel the symptoms have lessened.
Hashimoto's will, in time, kill off your thyroid. It may need to be removed then.
Everyone is different in their experiences. I have lost a ton of weight, but then I have also done alot to try to keep it down too. I believe my dosage of medication is contributing to that , but needs to stay high as I have other issues.
I believe that having it out will invariably help you in the future...it does not happen overnight, it does apparently take a few years for the body to adjust to not being attacked, but ultimately I believe having it all out will benefit you.
Cheers!