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What is a hypoattenuating nodule of the thyroid gland

 
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Expert:  Dr. Mark replied1780 days and 21 hours ago.

I assume you had an ultrasound of the thyroid gland, correct?

This is just a description of the ultrasound results, in which a nodule was seen in the thyroid gland, that is "hypoattenuating" or darker than the rest of the thyroid gland on the scan.

This likely is a benign thyroid adenoma:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid_adenoma

But often times if there is concern, a needle biopsy to get a sample of the tissue for pathology will be ordered.

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