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How Can A Thyroid Nodule Be Treated?
My daughter was diagnosed with a single thyroid nodule, she is 19 year old but there is family history of Thyroid cancer (an uncle),ct scan and ultrasound already done, the Endocrinologist requested to do a fine needle aspiration biopsy and that based on what could see it was required to find what the tissues in the nodule were. What is the prognosis?
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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The investigation fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is suggested to know the type of cells and is it cancerous or not.
Irrespective of its nature as to nodule is cancerous or not, it needs to be removed surgically. Generally, thyroid surgery seems to have a good prognosis.
If the cells are showing cancerous changes, regular follow-up is necessary as suggested by your treating doctor.
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Dr. Ashakiran S
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The investigation fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is suggested to know the type of cells and is it cancerous or not.
Irrespective of its nature as to nodule is cancerous or not, it needs to be removed surgically. Generally, thyroid surgery seems to have a good prognosis.
If the cells are showing cancerous changes, regular follow-up is necessary as suggested by your treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S
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