I have large thyroid nodules, a swollen neck, hoarse voice.... nervous about biopsy
2007-01-20 00:45:53 · 10 answers · asked by genag 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Nodules are usually benign (non cancerous) but the doctor has to make sure. Hes being cautious which is good. The biopsy will tell you for sure and you shouldnt be nervous about it. Its quick and relatively painless;
2007-01-20 00:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing worse than waiting for a biopsy. Clarification could just mean your doc can't read someones writing or the doc doesn't understand something. Could be very simple having nothing to do with you. Relax. What's going to come is going to come. Nothing you can do until then. Wish you the very best results.
2007-01-20 00:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by Zookeeper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
biopsy taking is a routine investigation in diagnosing thyroid enlargement and its done to lot of patients to differentiate between possible causes of thyrotoxicosis..
the worrying symptom is hoarseness of voice which is associated with malignancy sometimes especially in elderly, but it can be simply caused by pressure over laryngeal nerve by the large thyroid gland.
2007-01-20 01:02:57 · answer #3 · answered by u-nes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, you need to try to be patient. You want the doctor to be certain about the pathology report. I have the same problem. I have had three biopsies for this same reason. Good luck! Go to www.endocrineweb.com for information. .
2007-01-20 00:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by xraytls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He just wants to pin the pathologist down to a definite diagnosis. Thyroid lesions can be difficult to tell benign from low grade malignancy.
2007-01-20 00:50:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't have to sign the form at all and he doesn't have to charge you. But if he does one he's going to do the other. You can go to any professional person, lawyer, teacher, judge, etc etc. I spent 6 weeks touring Canada last year why on earth have you come back to the UK?
2016-03-29 06:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal for doctors to get clarification from the pathologist, like everybody else, he just wants to make sure on the diagnosis...
im a M.D., we consult with each other all the time...
2007-01-20 00:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by Clive Roland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's just checking all the possibilities, ruling out the worst first. Don't worry about it.
2007-01-20 00:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by TexasChick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he wants to be sure. That means he's a good doctor.
2007-01-20 00:54:20 · answer #9 · answered by Ida 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
he's just being professional
you'll drive yourself nuts trying to guess 'what ifs'
2007-01-20 00:49:50 · answer #10 · answered by chaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋