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Microcalcifications post thyroidectomy
I was diagnosed with PTC in March of 2021, did RAI in May 2021 and July 2021 with uptake only in the thyroid bed. Went in for a follow up US in December because my levels were still high with nothing significant to report. Just had an ultrasound last week that shows a 1 cm hypoechoic area with multiple macrocalcifications in the thyroid bed scar tissue but did not warrant a biopsy according to my surgeon.
Research shows macrocalcifications as concerning and I have another round of I-123 scheduled for mid April. Has anyone experienced this? I see some studies showing this is a potential met, but others showing it could be pyoderma gangrenosum or a version of some other autoimmune disease. I am looking for information on any mixture of the situation I've described. I am not anticipating any type of spiraling, but I want to be prepared should this potentially be worse than my surgeon wants to let on.
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