Biopsy Tomorrow and Freaking Out

Hormones
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I have a biopsy scheduled tomorrow on a nodule that is 1.8 cm on my .3 cm isthmus. Can anyone relate to a nodule on your isthmus?

Also, is this considered big? I know it’s solid with smooth margins and no calcification, so I’m very positive it is benign, but would this warrant an isthmusectomy? The wait is so nerve racking!

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Hi, usually nodules with a diameter larger than 10 mm are considered sufficiently large to be investigated further.
Removing a benign nodule might be recommended if it causes you any problems e.g. while swallowing or if the nodule is gradually increasing in size.

Good luck with the procedure.

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thank you!