cyst on thryoid gland

[mrjkh64]

My wife was having her heart checked out and during the exam of her carotid artery, the cardiologist noticed a small cyst on her thyroid gland. He didn't seem overly concerned, but did say she should have it checked out by her regular physician.

What can we expect from this? She is going to her Dr. this afternoon.

FYI - she is 36 yrs old.... Healthy, but a family history of heart disease

please advise.

[arley]

Hi I am a 53 year old female. Had a sonogram of carotid arteries and a enlarged lymph node was noticed in left lobe of thyroid. I was sent to see a ENT surgeon who sent be for a ultrasound of thyroid. It showed several small cysts and nodules in left lobe of thyroid and also a 2cm node in the left lobe of thyroid ENT surgeon said I have to have a needle biopsy of 2cm node next week. Only other symptoms I have is night sweats and tireness. Do you think This can be a thyroid condition or even worse cancer of thyroid. Please answer me as I am need to hear other peoples input. Thanks

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Small cysts are not uncommon.  An ultrasound of the thyroid will give more information and often reveal multiple cysts/nodules. A cyst is fluid filled whereas a nodule is more solid.  A complex mass has cystic and solid components.  95% of these are benign.  If the lesion is >1cm then a biopsy may be recommended.  Also would test thyroid function (blood test).