Can you have thyroid nodules with normal labs?
Thyroid nodules are extremely common. In patients that have a normal or elevated TSH, biopsy of thyroid nodules has become standard of care for those nodules which meet size and ultrasound criteria.
Can you have a thyroid problem with normal blood work?
The Thyroid Test Gap. If you have symptoms of thyroid problems, but your lab results come back normal, you may have fallen into a testing “gap” most doctors don’t know exists. That means your hypothyroidism is clinically different from the more common forms of thyroid disorder.
Do thyroid nodules show up in blood work?
While thyroid blood tests are usually done to evaluate the function of the thyroid, and a thyroid ultrasound is often done to evaluate the structure of the thyroid gland, neither of these types of tests are sufficient to confidently determine if a thyroid nodule is benign or malignant.
Can you have an enlarged thyroid with normal levels?
Many goiters, such as the multinodular goiter, are associated with normal levels of thyroid hormone in the blood. These goiters usually do not require any specific treatment after the appropriate diagnosis is made.
What should I do if I have a nodule in my thyroid?
But, in order to be on the safe side, it’s ideal that every patient who has a thyroid nodule undergoes certain tests to ensure that this is the case. Tests such as a comprehensive history and physical, palpation of the thyroid gland, tests of your thyroid function through blood work, and even an ultrasound may all be warranted.
Can a thyroid nodule cause high blood pressure?
Hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules: These nodules autonomously produce thyroid hormone without regard for normal feedback control mechanisms, which may lead to the development of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism can affect the heart and cause such problems as sudden cardiac arrest, high blood pressure,…
What kind of test is done for thyroid nodules?
Thyroid ultrasound: This test uses sound waves to determine if a nodule is solid or a fluid-filled cyst. (The risk of cancer is higher in solid nodules.) This test also checks on the growth of nodules and helps find nodules that are difficult to feel.
Can a person with a thyroid nodule get cancer?
The good news is that most people with thyroid nodules do not and will not get thyroid cancer. The bad news is that a thyroid nodule is not normal and may be associated with other conditions of your thyroid gland.
