Thyroid with multiple cysts
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IMPRESSION Multiple nodules in an enlarged thyroid gland. This would be in keeping with multinodular goiter. Correlation with thyroid function studies and/or nuclear scintigraphy is recommended. My TSH was on the lower end of the range but is not below so the doctor says not to worry about the TSH results.Just to have it checked every 6 months. But that was before they found the nodules. Not sure what to do since I no longer have insurance. Please help.
Even though I do not get the multiple cysts or have the high testosterone associated with PCOS I do have other markers for it. My sister is also hypothyroid and has been to the ER on several occasions for painful cysts. Over the years of dealing with both I've read a lot about the connection to the two. There are a number of patients who have to deal with both.
There are scattered small masses of mixed echogenicity in both lobes consistent with follicle cysts- largest 7mm in maximum diameter in lower pole of the right lobe. Vascularity normal otherwise. Concl:Various thyroid nodules with appearance of follicular cysts. Most unusual mass in the left thyroid lobe occupying most of its volume". Uptake rpt "24 hour uptake 27.9% (within normal range) Uptake 11.6 % & measured at 16.7 % in left lobe.
I had my hysterectomy on August 22 of 2006, I was 36 years old, started having thyroid pains within eighteen months of surgery. Cysts in both breasts within 3 months of my hysterectomy and again a year later. Cysts on ovary, now I've been diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer (papillary) at 38. Could there be a connection between the Hysterectomy and Thyroid Cancer? No major problems before hysterectomy.
I found out a month ago that I have an enlarged thyroid with multiple cysts that measure 5 mm.
All of my bloodwork (Free Thyroxin, Sensitive TSH, Anti-thyroid Microsomal,
Thyroglobulin, TSI) has come back within normal ranges. I had a thyroid scan and uptake done and there appeared no hot or cold spots. Although the uptake did reveal high numbers and they asked me to come back in 24 hours to repeat that and it was still high.
Hi there....cannot really comment on thyroid unless you list the actual lab results with their ranges here.
Also, is the anemia treated and cleared?
The first one showed (without contrast) showed multiple minute cysts and nodule on the actual thyroid and enlarged lymph nodes throughout the neck but didn't show the nodule up above my thyroid. The DR. then decided to send me for a second CT scan but this time WITH contrast. I just got the results today which STILL didn't show the nodule up above my thyroid but did show the cyst on the right side of the thyroid lobe.
Findings compatible with a multinodular thyroid as above.
OK..so, aside from the fact that it is so terribly written, seems as if the doc just cut and pasted from a template....it says "multinodular:...but where does it name any other nodule other than the 2.3mm one. Also...what is "multiple thick air"? Is this a bad thing??? And the largest source of worry for me is the mention of the calcifications.....from the research I have done it seems as these should be of concern.
Although it is common practice for radiology techs not to indicate the outcome, because we indicated prior to the test that she had a history of cysts, the tech confirmed there were multiple cysts on this U/S and of course we would receive the final radiologist report in a few days. I do not understand how her labs can be normal but the u/s abnormal. I'm sure we will need to follow up again with needle guided biopsy.
s been acting up since I had my son six months ago. Last Jan 2008 I had a CT scan with no abnormalities in the thyroid. My TSH levels were normal throughout my pregnancy and also normal at my post-natal check-up. I just had blood drawn two months ago which also came back normal. Two weeks ago, I switched my PCP and she ran TSH and it came back 99.570. She doubled my synthroid and it went down to 48.9 and also scheduled me for an ultrasound.
Dr. Lupo: I recently had US of thyroid showing a 4mm hypoechoic nodule with multiple cysts. My TPOab, TSH, Free T4, T3, etc are in normal range. Cortrosyn stimulation test was normal. My 24hr Urine test for Iodine was in severly deficient range last Feb'07 thru FFP Lab. Recently I redid it but had it done thru Quest Lab and came back in normal range, but doesn't appear to have been stated as using saturation and loading levels like the previous one did.
Various thyroid nodules with the appearance of follicular cysts. Most unusual mass in the left thyroid lobe occupying most of its volume". The uptake study report says: "24 hour uptake is 27.9% which is within normal range. Uptake is 11.6 percent and is measured at 16.7 percent in the left lobe. The static images show multiple areas of defect. Ultrasound shows multiple bilateral thyroid nodules.
Also I think I would go to another endo who specializes in thyroid, that is, an endo who works with a lot of thyroid patients per year. Most deal with diabetics with thyroid down their list of expertise, perhaps that is your present endos. situation. Taking thyroid medication when you don't need it can be dangerous to your health.
An uptake on the slightly high side indicates towards hyperthyroid, but slighly high does not make it necessarily so for treatment.
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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