Summary
A clinician explains to patient Janice the results of a thyroid biopsy and ultrasound findings. The biopsy was taken from a thyroid nodule after a scan for a parotid lesion revealed thyroid nodules. The clinician describes the grading system for nodules and cytology, noting the nodules are radiologically U3 (intermediate). They discuss possible outcomes: benign monitoring, repeat biopsy, or surgery to remove part of the thyroid. They also discuss family history, symptoms like heat intolerance, and the delay in results due to the holidays. The clinician will contact Janice with results and arrange follow-up.