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Frequently asked question: What happens if you have a benign thyroid nodule?

If you have a benign thyroid nodule and your thyroid gland is functioning normally, you usually will not need any treatment. However, you must go to the hospital for a check-up every six months. There, your blood will be tested (FT4, TSH), and an ultrasound of your throat will be performed. If nothing has changed or if the nodule has become smaller, you don't need to do anything. If the nodule becomes larger after some time, a second biopsy may be necessary, since a benign nodule may become malignant over time.

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