A thyroid nodule biopsy involves removing a tissue sample from the thyroid gland for testing. The procedure may help diagnose thyroid cancer. Learn more here.

When you get a thyroid biopsy, your doctor will take a little bit of your thyroid or lumps (known as nodules) growing on it to test in a lab. Nodules are very common in the thyroid, which is a ...

A thyroid biopsy is a medical procedure used to diagnose problems with the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that makes hormones. A fine needle aspiration (thyroid ...

Thyroid nodules are lumps on the thyroid gland, often harmless but should be checked by a doctor. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

The routine practice of holding use of blood-thinning medications at the time of an ultrasound‐guided thyroid nodule fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy shows no significant safety benefit in ...

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Thyroid nodules are lumps (growths) made up of abnormal cell clusters that develop in the thyroid gland, located at the base of your neck. They can ...

A hypoechoic nodule is a type of thyroid nodule that appears dark on an ultrasound scan. In some cases, it may become cancerous. Learn more here.

FAQs Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid nodule is a procedure in which a small sample of cells is obtained from a thyroid nodule with the aid of a thin needle ...

Evaluation for this thyroid RFA requires a neck ultrasound as well as a few thyroid biopsy tests. These are conveniently offered at the Thyroid Nodule Treatment Center location.

If you notice the nodule in tandem with other symptoms, or have a family history of thyroid trouble, your doctor may order a biopsy or blood tests in order to diagnose and treat the underlying ...

Evaluation for this thyroid RFA requires a neck ultrasound as well as a few thyroid biopsy tests. These are conveniently offered at the Thyroid Nodule Treatment Center location.