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What Does This Ultrasound Of The Thyroid Test Result Mean?

I just had an ultra sound of my thyroid with the following results, should i be worried Gray scale images of teh thyroid gland demonstrate diffuse enlargement and heterogeneous echotexture. At the left ower pole ther is an 11 mm heterogeneous nodule. At the right lower pole there is a 14 mm heterogeneous nodule. At the right midpole anteriorly there is a 12 mm heterogeneous nodule with tiny hyperechoic foci. Ath the right uper pole ther are 2 hypoechoic nodules measuring 8 mm and 6 cm maximal diameter. The isthmus is unremarkable. the left and right lobe measure 5x2x2 cm
Tue, 17 Mar 2020
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There are multiple modules are detected in both lines of thyroid. Possible causes like MNG(multinodular goitre) must be ruled out. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. A fine needle biopsy is required to make a diagnosis

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
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What Does This Ultrasound Of The Thyroid Test Result Mean?

Hello, There are multiple modules are detected in both lines of thyroid. Possible causes like MNG(multinodular goitre) must be ruled out. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. A fine needle biopsy is required to make a diagnosis Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician