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What Does This Ultrasound Of Thyroid Gland Indicate?
Ultrasound of the thyroid gland dated 10/20/2014. Clinical indication: Thyroid nodule. Both lobes of the thyroid gland are normal in size shape and texture. The right lobe measures 4.3 x 1.8 x 2 cm. Left lobe measures 4.2 x 0.93 x 1.7 cm. The isthmus has a normal thickness of 0.23 cm. At the lower pole of the light right lobe of the thyroid gland there is a lobulated heterogenous slightly hypoechoic nodule with tiny foci of calcifications measuring 2.3 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm. There is some vascular flow present within the nodule. Biopsy of this nodule is recommended. Impression: Normal-sized thyroid gland with a lobulated nodule with calcifications within it. Biopsy of the nodule is recommended. Does this mean I have cancer?
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
Hello
Thyroid nodules may be due to both benign or malignant reasons.
It doesn't necessarily means cancer,though chances of malignancy is more in nodules with calcification.Coarse calcification,more tall than wide, irregular borders and increased blood flow within the nodule may be the features of thyroid cancer.
You are rightly advised for FNAC.Only FNAC can estimate exact nature of nodules.
You may also need clinical correlation and routine investigations including thyroid profile.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thyroid nodules may be due to both benign or malignant reasons.
It doesn't necessarily means cancer,though chances of malignancy is more in nodules with calcification.Coarse calcification,more tall than wide, irregular borders and increased blood flow within the nodule may be the features of thyroid cancer.
You are rightly advised for FNAC.Only FNAC can estimate exact nature of nodules.
You may also need clinical correlation and routine investigations including thyroid profile.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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