Multiple thyroid nodules
Common Questions and Answers about Multiple thyroid nodules
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Many of us have nodules on our thyroid and they cause no harm. Nodules are common with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - do you know if your doctor tested you for that?
Once you get started on thyroid medication, some of your discomfort should go away.
Without knowing what labs were done, and the test results, it's hard for us to comment fully. When you get the results, please post them here, along with the reference ranges, which vary from lab to lab, so must come from your own report.
If you have multiple nodules, do most doctors biopsy all of them. I found a nodule in my neck months ago and then had an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed I had 5 nodules instead of just one. The doctor did a biopsy on the biggest nodule and the results came back no cancer. I was then sent to a surgeon who recommended a thyroidectomy so I would't have to have biopsys every 3 months. I had the surgery 1 week ago today and the doctor was really surprised.
Both the thyroid lobes are enlarged and studded with multiple nodules and diffuse heterogenous pattern.
Bilateral multinodular goitre noted."
Please let me know whether these nodules are nonmalignant or malignant. Whether further
test like thoroid scan is required.
This discussion is related to <a href="/posts/Thyroid-Cancer-Nodules--Hyperthyroidism/Multinodular-goiter/show/1345360">Multinodular goiter</a>.
Thank you so much for ressponding. I've been refreshing for an hour, lol! So, if I understand correctly, if my next blood test is the same regarding TPO an TG, it's not Hashi's? Is it possible that this is just thyroiditis? Am I getting the right treatment (no FNA, only Inderal and repeat blood tests next month)? The RAI Scan was normal, as it was 31% on a scale of 6 to 35% being "Normal Range", and found no masses.
ve been diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism, multiple nodules on the thyroid with at least 6 being over 1.6 cm. They have biopsied 2 of the of the nodules. The findings were benign. My CT Scan revealed multiple enlarged lymph nodes. I have hoarseness and I have to constantly clear my throat, most recently i'm experiencing some breathing difficulty. My doctor has suggested to remove the parathyroid tumor and a few lymph nodes and to keep a watchful eye on the nodules.
I am in the same boat...I have a slightly heterogenous thyroid and multiple bilateral nodules that are slightly hypoechoic. I haven't had insurance for years, but when I explain this to the doctors, they are more than willing to make payment arrangements. Don't be afraid to ask your endroconologist. Take care and God bless you.
4 cm and has a heterogenous echotexture. There are multiple cystic nodules seen in the middle and lower portions of the right thyroid gland containing inspissated colloid material, the largest of these measures 4mm. The isthmus measures 3mm in thickness. The left lobeof the thyroid gland measures 4.1x1.2x2.0 cm and contains multiple cystic nodules, which a group of cystic nodules are seen aggregated in the lower portion of the left lobe. The largest discrete nodule measures 5mm.
I have multiple nodules, biopsy came back benign ,but surgeon wants to do a partial removal of the thyroid. I was reading about laser removal of the nodules, but Spokane wa doesn't have any. Does Wa. state have any ent doctors that use laser to remove nodules. I have never had general surgery, it scares me. I was told there is no rush to have the surgery.
I just recently found out that I have multiple noduleson my thyroid. The largest one on the right side measuring 4x4mm, they said that the tissue around this particular nodule is deteriorating. I havecyst and other nodules on left side. The biopsy can back benign but my doctor feels that it can turn into cancer cause of me having multiple. Plus they believe I have MS, with hyperintensity showing in brain.
There are multiple thyroid nodules. On the right, there are two nodules, one measuring 5 by 7 by 7 mm, which is posterior inferior and relatively hypoechoic with a 6 by 4 by 3 mm echogenic nodule in the midpole.
On the left, there are two large nodules, in the midpole an 18 by 13 by 27 mm mixed cystic and solid nodule with an internal vascularity and in the lower pole a 17 by 13 by 16 mm nodule again with internal vascularity. A third midpole measures 11mm.
Tests results showed multiple tiny nodules on the thyroid and a completely dysfunctional gallbladder. She was immediately admitted into the hospital and her gallbladder was removed and the organ had completely twisted into itself with infection.
She is now in recovery and as soon as she is strong enough, she will have to undergo a thyroid biopsy or partial/complete removal. More surgery.
She is also an asthma sufferer and carries inhalers and has most of her life.
I'm brand new on Med Help. In fact, this is my first post. You should get some help from some older group members more familiar with this forum. What I can tell you is that I have COPD and Sarcoidosis. When I had a CT Scan and then a PET Scan done, that was when the Pulmonary doctor found nodules on my lungs. They did 2 needle biospys on the nodules. That is how they discovered that I had Sarcoidosis. Although, I certainly didn't want another disease to deal with besides COPD...
I had multiple nodules that were my bigger in size. I think that You need to listen to your body and how you feel. I decided not to have biopsy because with multiple nodules it is very difficult procedures and results can be inconclusive at best. My endo and surgeon decided to remove my thyroid completely based on my ultrasound and CT. thankfully all nodules were benign. and it is correct that most of the multiple nodules are benign.
thyroid gland normal in size. 6 small hypoechoic nodules, 3 in right lobe and 3 in left lobe, the biggest was 3.6x3.4x1.9 mm. No abnormal vascularity and no evidence of any cervical lymphnodes seen.
- I repeated the ultrasound a week ago and my thyroid got bigger (right lobe 51x17x15 mm, left lobe 51.8x15.7x15.2 mm, isthmus 4 mm)
Both lobes show hypoechoic nodules (10 overall - 4 in right lobe and 6 in left lobe). The biggest nodule now is 6,5x3,9 mm.
7 % in left lobe. Static images show multiple areas of defect. Ultrasnd shows multiple bilateral nodules. Static images show a focal area of decreased activity in mid left lobe corresponding to large mass seen in this area on ultrasnd. Impression: 24 hr uptake is 27.9 % (within normal range) Static images show multiple areas of decreased activity bilaterally.
In October I had an ultrasound of my neck because it appeared to be enlarging again and was found to have multiple bilateral thyroid nodules. The largest nodule on the right measured 1.4x1.4cm and the largest nodule on the left measured 1.9x1.7cm. The multiplicity of nodules suggested adenomatous nodules but because of the size they were biopsied and found to be benign.
m concerned about the nodules being solid (vs. fluid filled.) and curious if the SLE and thyroid are effecting the other or possibly a "false positive" for the SLE...
What should I expect? My primary set up an appointment with a surgeon...I'm the type of person who likes to prepare for possible scenarios. I can deal with anything, its the wondering that scares the hell out of me.
Thank you so much!
I had my first ultrasound in nov 2011 which revealed multiple subcentimeter thyroid nodules up to 0.5 mm in size...after that I was put off the synthroid and my TSH has been testing normal ever since...fast forward had another ultrasound nov 2013 which revealed no nodules no cysts or growths but enlarged left and right thyroid lobes.. This year I have gained and lost the same twenty pounds due to a gastric condition but other than that it has always been impossible for me to loose weight.
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