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Noticed A Foraminal Narrowing A T2 Hyperintense Lesion Measuring 1.5 X 1.6cm On Left Superior Lobe Of Thyroid
Hi i just had an c spine MRI performed and they found besides multi level DDD and multiple moderately severe foraminal narrowing A T2 hyperintense lesion measuring 1.5 x 1.6 cm on left superior lobe of thyroid what should i do. Can this cause severe digestive issues that i have.
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
First let me explain to you that you have three different pathologies. Thyroid nodule is found occasionally on MRI. If you were a patient in my clinic i would suggest you:
- As the actual dimensions of the nodule are over 1 cm, i would suggest you to do an ultrasound of the thyroid gland to get further information regarding the characteristics of the nodule.
- You need also to check the hormonal level (TSH, FT4 and FT3) to see if the nodule produces excess amount of hormones.
-Thyrocalcitonine is a tumoral marker that should be done in thyroid nodules.
After the result of these examinations your doctor may suggest you to do a fine needle biopsy aspiration of the nodule.
I am opened for further questions and suggestions.
Kind regards,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
First let me explain to you that you have three different pathologies. Thyroid nodule is found occasionally on MRI. If you were a patient in my clinic i would suggest you:
- As the actual dimensions of the nodule are over 1 cm, i would suggest you to do an ultrasound of the thyroid gland to get further information regarding the characteristics of the nodule.
- You need also to check the hormonal level (TSH, FT4 and FT3) to see if the nodule produces excess amount of hormones.
-Thyrocalcitonine is a tumoral marker that should be done in thyroid nodules.
After the result of these examinations your doctor may suggest you to do a fine needle biopsy aspiration of the nodule.
I am opened for further questions and suggestions.
Kind regards,
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