I have a thyroid nodule I had a fine needle aspiration biopsy in Nov 21 which came back OK they now want to do another one as it has suspicious parts on the scan, hopefully just being thorough ? Little bit worried
I can understand that waiting for further tests can be unsettling. If the doctors see a suspicious area on the scan and the biopsy comes back showing normal cells it is not uncommon to have a further biopsy to confirm this result.
Sometimes an ultrasound is done at the same time to guide the needle in to the right place. You may find it helpful to read this NHS information about how thyroid lumps are investigated here
I do hope that you know more soon.
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I am afraid I can't tell you the answer to your question. It is really only the pathologist who can look at the cells under the microscope who will be able to tell you more.
Hopefully when you see the specialist you will be able to talk to them about your scan. They are better placed to answer these questions as they have access to your scans and I am only going on the information that you have given me.
Try if you can to take one step at a time until you know more. I know it is unsettling waiting but it is good that the doctors are checking to make sure.
