retrosternal thyroid nodule

[rosyG]

I have an appointment now re the above and wondered if anyone knows of UK guidelines about biopsy/surgery for this. Have found a lot of info from US but hard to find UK Don't see how the biopsy is possible ????? The nodule is large and solid 3.3 by 2.5 by 1.8 Thanks for any info!!

[Hidden]

You don't state whether you have symptoms or not. You are very lucky if you are still feeling good. At the same stage I was unable to walk more than 5 yards.

I have never read up about information you want but I can say that no surgeon will do such an operation unless there is no alternative as it is difficult and dangerous and, most importantly, carried out by an experienced thyroid surgeon.

I have never had a biopsy so I cannot give an opinion about that.

[rosyG in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I have some neck swelling and feel tired!! My serum thyroid tests are ok

[rosyG in reply to Hidden]

Panda 321 did you have an operation for a retrosternal nodule? Be grateful for any information about your experience