<s>[INST] I have a visable lump/swelling right side of neck near thyroid. Many test done Doctors feel its a swollen muscle with no explanation I do have a 11mm nodule with goiter but they say this is not the problem. I have had CT scan ultrasound biopsy with no answers My blood work is coming back all fine, but my thyroid is coming back heteregenous/calcified. Just dont know where to go from here [/INST] Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The lump near the thyroid - can be from thyroid gland or from the lymph nodes.2.11 mm thyroid nodule is not an issue if it's not symptomatic and feature of malignancy (cancer)3. If it is heterogeneous, I think it needs to be operated before it gets complicated.4. If you are my patient and there is visible swelling causing cosmetic causes - I would suggest for an excision.5. So It's for you to decide and get back to surgeon and get needful things done. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. </s>