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Suggest Treatment For Septated Cyst On Thyroid
Hi...they just found a 2.7cm septated cyst on my thyroid. Dr. wants me to get a biopsy and at the same time said that because of its size, it would need to be removed. Why don't they just schedule the surgery and remove it and then biopsy instead of making me do the biopsy first? Just trying to understand it all.
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have septate cyst in thyroid. It can be due to benign lesion like colloid goitre or other cystic lesion. But there is chance of papillary carcinoma of thyroid is also there.
Biopsy give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should go for surgery.
Because on the biopsy result we can decide whether you need cyst removal only(cystectomy) or half thyroid removal (hemithyroidectomy) or other surgery. So its wise to go for biopsy and then go for surgery.
Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have septate cyst in thyroid. It can be due to benign lesion like colloid goitre or other cystic lesion. But there is chance of papillary carcinoma of thyroid is also there.
Biopsy give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should go for surgery.
Because on the biopsy result we can decide whether you need cyst removal only(cystectomy) or half thyroid removal (hemithyroidectomy) or other surgery. So its wise to go for biopsy and then go for surgery.
Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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