About Karen Brawner Expertise I will answer any questions you have regarding the thyroid whether it be cancer, cysts (types), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, blood tests for thyroid problems, surgery, fine needle biopsies etc...
Experience My complex cysts on my right thyroid gland and the isthmus were found my accident when my doctor thought I was having a TIA. The ultrasound found a complex cysts the size of a golf ball (which turned out to be the size of a tennis ball when it was surgically remove). Doctors were totally surprised because for 5 years, including the day I went to surgery, all of my thyroid blood work was "within the normal range". So much for blood work being conclusive..
Question Hello,
Thank you very much for your quick response to my earlier question. I go for my ultrasound tomorrow. When I get my results from that I will let you know what they are. I have another quick question. The lump I feel when I swallow seems to come and go. What does this mean and did that happen to you, or did you have the sensation of a lump in your throat all the time? Even when I don't feel like there is a lump when I swallow, I can still see my thyroid when I hold my head back and swallow. Thank you very much four help. Sandra
Answer Dear Sandra, It is common for the lump to move around because it is simply attached to another organ that also moves around some... The lump can also get partically hidden when the ultrasound is done and it may really be bigger than the radiologist thinks it is.... Once you have the results, make sure you get a second opinion from a surgeon who specializes in throat surgery or a good Endocrinologist/surgeon....
Let me know when you get the results and write me back everything that is on the radiology report....
