I have a mass on my thyroid that has been there for seven months. On the ultrasound scan it showed to measure 4.10x3.45x2.2cm. I would like to know if that is considered large?
I know that thyroid nodules are common but I am only 22 years old and I found this lump on my neck seven months ago. It has not gotten any smaller and we are now undergoing testing to see what is causing it. The intial blood tests show that my thyroid is functioning normally and we have ruled out any thyroid disfunction. No one has told me yet if the nodule is considered large. Any information would be helpful.
2007-12-27 18:15:39 · 5 answers · asked by jenco2013 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes, that's considered large. Small nodules are usually under 1 cm. But the fact that it's large doesn't necessarily mean anything. Have you had a biopsy yet? That's the way to tell if the nodule is cancerous. It's mostly likely not, nodules are very common especially in women and they're usually harmless. 5-10% of the time they are cancerous. I was one of those unlucky few that had cancer (at at the age of 33), but the one good thing is that it's one of the easiest cancers to treat.
2007-12-29 00:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by cmary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a mass on my thyroid that has been there for seven months. On the ultrasound scan it showed to measure 4.10x3.45x2.2cm. I would like to know if that is considered large?
I know that thyroid nodules are common but I am only 22 years old and I found this lump on my neck seven months ago. ...
2015-08-18 20:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by Benn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it make you feel sick and feel like u cant breath at time and flemming up alot when u go out side they just found a massive nodule on my thyroid i have to see a surgen next month on the 16 some time i lose my voice and feel sick all the time and i have no energy
2014-12-27 05:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by roberto h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 01:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something to discuss with your doctor only, due to the possible seriousness of the problem. This isn't like discussing a common cold on here. I know your probably apprehensive about it but, please have patience and wait for your doctors answers.
2007-12-27 23:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
mine is 2.r cm
2014-09-12 13:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋