When will I get the findings after thyroid surgery?

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  1. Columbia University Department of Surgery
     
    Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    During the thyroid surgery, your surgeon will consult with the pathologist who will provide a preliminary diagnosis. However, the final pathology report requires careful study of the surgical specimen. Therefore, the final report is usually not available until about one week after the operation.
    During the thyroid surgery, your surgeon will consult with the pathologist who will provide a preliminary diagnosis. However, the final pathology report requires careful study of the surgical specimen. Therefore, the final report is usually not... More