Hello,
It would be very helpful if you inform us about the rest of your
thyroid function tests.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
TSH Normal range is 0.4–4.5mIU/L
The
TSH level is very low and your scan results are of
hyperthyroidism. You mentioned that you have been told so, but I do not see any information about the treatment you have received to solve this problem and the results of your last
thyroid function tests.
Normal values for while blood cell and its elements are:
White blood cells: 4,500-10,000 /mcl.
Neutrophils: 40% to 60%
Lymphocytes: 20% to 40%
Monocytes: 2% to 8%
Eosinophils: 1% to 4%
Basophils: 0.5% to 1%
Band: 0% to 3%
Your total leukocyte count is low (leukopenia) but the differential count (neutrophils, lymphocytes, etc) is important to understand what might be a cause. Although it is lower than normal, a single reading is not enough to suspect malignancy as many benign conditions like viral infections can cause low while cell count. So repeating the
CBC is important.
More relative to you is the fact that mild leukopenia may occur in many patients with
hyperthyroidism, as well as it is a known side effect of antithyroid medications.
Having
lymph node enlargement following infection in the areas drained by this group of
lymph nodes occurs to all of us. They usually remain palpable after recovery although decline in size. These nonspecific nodes are usually less than 1 cm, mobile and soft to firm.
I would advise you to follow up with your doctor for proper evaluation.
Please keep us updated.
Best regards.
This answer does not substitute for direct medical consultation.
Dr. Safaa Mahmoud.
MB BCh, MSc Internal Medicine. MD Medical Oncology.
PhD Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science.
