A thyroid biopsy is the removal of tissue from the thyroid gland to examine for cancer, infection or other health issues. There are two types of biopsies: a fine-needle biopsy involves a thin needle inserted through the skin and into the thyroid gland and an open biopsy involves cutting the skin to access the thyroid gland.
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There was no pain; it was just like getting an injection.
Be your own advocate: if you are extremely anxious about the procedure, ask the doctor for medication before the procedure to help calm you.
