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Nodule In Neck Over Carotid. What Is It? Hypothyroidism. Worry?
I have a small nodule/mass on the right side of my neck almost over my carotid. It is not painful and seems to not be changing in size. I do have hypothyroid but I am waiting for my insurance to kick in before I have it checked out. It has been there for a few years but it is worrying me and I am wondering what it could be.
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
Hi,
If you have a nodule in neck, you should get it evaluated. The usual tests we do are an Ultrasound neck and a needle test (FNAC). It could be a swelling in thyroid or a lymph node near your thyroid.If its not growing, it is not an emergency situation , so you can wait to get your insurance ready and get started.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
If you have a nodule in neck, you should get it evaluated. The usual tests we do are an Ultrasound neck and a needle test (FNAC). It could be a swelling in thyroid or a lymph node near your thyroid.If its not growing, it is not an emergency situation , so you can wait to get your insurance ready and get started.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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