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What Does "non-specific Markedly Heterogeneous Thyroid" Mean?

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Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Question: i have non-specific markedly heterogeneous thyroid with no dominant nodule with inflammation and hypervascularity. The right thyroid lobe is 50x19x19mm, the left lobe is 47x16x18mm
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Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be thyroiditis

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX

Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

The ultrasound scan of the thyroid shows that
1. Your thyroid is moderately enlarged
2. The normal structure of the thyroid is altered

This is a usual ultrasound report we see in early cases of thyroiditis - which is an inflammation of thyroid. Please have your thyroid function tests and anti thyroid antibodies done. This will give you a clue on the underlying thyroid function - Whether your thyroid is under active or over active.

Since there is no dominant nodule in thyroid you need not do a needle test (FNAC) to look for cancerous conditions.

Please share with us the thyroid function reports.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.


Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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What Does "non-specific Markedly Heterogeneous Thyroid" Mean?

Brief Answer: It could be thyroiditis Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. The ultrasound scan of the thyroid shows that 1. Your thyroid is moderately enlarged 2. The normal structure of the thyroid is altered This is a usual ultrasound report we see in early cases of thyroiditis - which is an inflammation of thyroid. Please have your thyroid function tests and anti thyroid antibodies done. This will give you a clue on the underlying thyroid function - Whether your thyroid is under active or over active. Since there is no dominant nodule in thyroid you need not do a needle test (FNAC) to look for cancerous conditions. Please share with us the thyroid function reports. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards Dr Ajish TP Consultant Endocrinologist