Hi,
I'm sorry you are scared...let's see if we can find you some information.
I can answer one question, that yes, according to MedlinePlus, "Thyroid nodules are found in Hashimoto's disease", since you asked for us to confirm this for you.
I am unsure about your second question, that if your underwent a biopsy within the next 4 months, and the test is benign, that this may be a false reading.
Your other question, that if the nodule is benign, you are asking if they can just take out the benign nodule (and not the entire thyroid). From my understanding, surgery is only recommended if the nodule is either cancerous, overactive, is undiagnosed or is causing symptoms. I assume that undergoing surgery for a benign nodule that is not causing any symptoms would be more of a risk than leaving it alone.
Did I understand your questions correctly? If so, I will ask one of our medical experts to provide more insight into your specific question.
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Hi,
I'm sorry you are scared...let's see if we can find you some information.
I can answer one question, that yes, according to MedlinePlus, "Thyroid nodules are found in Hashimoto's disease", since you asked for us to confirm this for you.
I am unsure about your second question, that if your underwent a biopsy within the next 4 months, and the test is benign, that this may be a false reading.
Your other question, that if the nodule is benign, you are asking if they can just take out the benign nodule (and not the entire thyroid). From my understanding, surgery is only recommended if the nodule is either cancerous, overactive, is undiagnosed or is causing symptoms. I assume that undergoing surgery for a benign nodule that is not causing any symptoms would be more of a risk than leaving it alone.
Did I understand your questions correctly? If so, I will ask one of our medical experts to provide more insight into your specific question.
Here are a few resources for you from EmpowHer, while we wait for a specialist to answer your question:
March 8, 2009 - 7:08pm- Why a General Endocrinologist Should Not Be Your Thyroid Doctor.
- Hashimoto Disease explained by Dr. Friedman.
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