Nodule newbie

[hose1975]

Although I have had autoimmune hypothyroidism for over 20 years, I have never experienced nodules or a goitre. However, a friend tells me that a scan revealed three nodules in her thyroid: 2cm, 3 mm and 5mm.

What does this mean (apart from just having nodules)? It is usually a symptom of something else? I don't have any details of bloodwork, although I think she mentioned that the GP had told her everything was 'normal'.

[joyce59]

hi hose have you had a thyroid scan at some point? my gp said i didnt have any nodules but when i paid to have a scan many were found the biggest being 2mm. most i believe are harmless.

[hose1975 in reply to joyce59]

No, I've never had a scan. Never had even suspected nodules. I'm asking about a friend. A real one, not a 'friend'

[joyce59 in reply to hose1975]

I know you were asking about your friend but what i meant was you say youve not got nodules my gp told me i hadnt got any and refused to refer me to an endo saying they would find nothing. i paid to have a scan done and was found to have multiple nodules, connective tissue fragments and thyroid gland fibrosis. my underactive thyroid was left untreated for 13 years because each time i went to the drs i was told it was 'all in my head'

[Clutter]

hose1975,

Thyroid nodules are common. I think it is usual practice to fine needle aspiration biopsy nodules >2cm to rule out malignancy. 95% of thyroid nodules are benign.

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[hose1975 in reply to Clutter]

Thanks, Clutter.