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Thyroid Nodules - Can I Request a Biopsy?
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 28, 2023 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Hi,
I just had a sonogram of the thyroid. It shows 5 nodules that are small. All under 1 cm. Heterogeneous in echo texture and subjective normal vascularity bilaterally. No suspicious modularity seen. That last sentence relaxed me some, but the nodules are none the less in the thyroid
It is recommended I have another ultrasound in a year.
I have to wait until I see my endocrinologist to ask her questions.
Like what condition makes a person develop nodules in the first place.
Did the radiologist make a recommendation?
I hope you find answers. What makes you think Hashimotos?
Take Care.
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Thank you for your response, I truly appreciate you sharing your experience with thyroid nodules.
They recommended another ultrasound in a year to check on the size, but nothing about a biopsy. I might just ask the endocrinologist if they can order one so I can have some piece of mind.
I'm thinking Hashimotos based on my symptoms, family history, and my latest thryoid test results. Of course I will wait until I can speak to a doctor about this, but I always like to gather as much info as possible going into these conversations!
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& @valtron Good morning - I think your endocrinologists' will have useful answers for you. Here is what Mayo Clinic has to say about thyroid nodules:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thyroid-nodules/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355266
My nodules have been watched annually for over 20 years. They were first observed on ultrasound (one was very large & you could palpate it - which led to the test in the first place.) I was very nervous about it, and consented to an ultrasound guided biopsy - but by the time it happened, the largest nodule had shrink & solidified, so no fluid could be drawn. The smaller ones were too small for the needle to penetrate without also penetrating surrounding blood vessels. Let me say it was a thoroughly miserable experience, leaving me with a very sore & bruised neck and no answers.
Fast forward 10 years, I was diagnosed with Graves disease (hyperthyroid) brought on by another condition. The nodules were still present & slightly changed, so another biopsy was done. Still a miserable procedure, but at least we got answers - no cancer.
And another 10 years - we will be doing another ultrasound in May - my fingers tell me the original nodule is slightly larger, but I am still confident that "watch and wait" is the right answer for me.
Sue