TWO ULTRASOUNDS

On January 4th I had an Ultrasound done in two areas - one on my thyroid and one on my gallbladder.

I had been having some slight pain where there is a nodule on the right side of my thyroid.  It had never bothered me before and the doctors were not concerned about it in the past.

I also had two gallbladder attacks in the last two months.  These were very painful and I threw up both times.  The pain lasted a couple of hours and I had my brother come over in case I needed to go to the hospital.  I was really scared.

So when I informed my family doctor about these events he ordered the two scans.

I was able to read the results on the Hospital's Online Portal.  The gallbladder results showed that I had multiple gallstones without obstruction.  I already knew I had gallstones from all of the other scans I had in the last year.  This test result does not indicate the severity of my recent attacks resulting in severe pain and vomiting and white stools for two days afterwards - indicating that my gallbladder was not functioning well.

The thyroid results showed that the right thyroid lobe is enlarged measuring 4.2 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm.  In the mid/inferior aspect of right thyroid lobe, there is a nodule with cystic and solid components, measuring 2.3 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm. This is stable in size when compared to the prior CTs.

This test result showing solid components is not a good sign.  These nodules are more likely to be cancerous than are fluid-filled nodules.  Most solid nodules are not cancerous.

My family doctor called but I missed his call and called back but could not get through.  Have not heard from the clinic since last week's call.  I guess he is not worried about the results.

This brings back those horrible memories of when he didn't think I had throat cancer and I had to have 3 biopsies before they finally found it and I could get treatment.

I know my body.  I am worried about these two issues and think I should have my gallbladder removed.  I also think I should have a biopsy of my thyroid nodule.

I will probably have to make an appointment with my family doctor in order to discuss the test findings.  At that time I will ask for a referral to a specialist - Endocrinologist.