Thyroid ultrasound

[dolly29]

Hi all I had an ultrasound of my thyroid and it showed that the left side is enlarged with cyst features. So they think it will need a biopsy. Just looking to here from people who have been through the same. Thanks

[Mary-intussuception]

I have Hashi's and Hypothyroidism like you but haven't had this so sorry, not been through the same.

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[Nanaedake]

The first step is usually a needle biopsy. I had 3. It wasn't painful, just uncomfortable and a bit of an odd sensation. They might repeat it if it's inconclusive like they did for me. I eventually had a surgical biopsy as they could not determine the course of treatment from a needle biopsy. I think usually it's more straightforward and can quickly clarify what treatment is best, if any.

[dolly29 in reply to Nanaedake]

Thank you for your reply I just feel like I walked out of the hospital in a complete daze.

[Nanaedake in reply to dolly29]

Yes, I know, there's never have enough time to think about what's said and then have a useful discussion so you leave feeling confused and then can hardly remember what the doctor said. Well, you can keep posting on here so you're not alone.

[silverfox7]

I had a Fine needle aspiraration. Bit of a pain keeping still as it has to be done slowly. I would tell them you are nervous and ask what they are going to do. That way you won't be lying there wondering it it's going to plan.

[Justjo1968]

I had 4 cyst like nodules in my thyroid, I had fine needle aspirations and biopsies every 6 months. They are done while you lay on a table, they use ultrasound to align the needle, there is a feeling of pressure but no real pain, if you are that way inclined you can usually see what they are doing on their screen as its done.