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What Does This Ultrasound Report Mean?
Ultrasound Result: I have bulky inhomogeneous thyroid. R/O nodule. Fullness of right parotid region. Previouslt I had a right hemidectomy. The right lobe remnant of the thyroid measures 1.6 x 0.8 x1.2 cm. The left lobe of the thyroid measures 5.2 x 2.1 x 2.3 cm and has a mildly, non-homogeneous internal echo pattern. The isthmus measures 0.3 cm in AP thickness The right parotid gland meansures 6.6 x 4.0 x 1.9 cm and has a homogeneous internal echo pattern. The left parotid gland measures 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm and has a homogeneous internal echo pattern. Several normal appearing lymph nodes are seen in the parotid glands. The largest measure 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (right) and 1.1 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm (left) The submandibular glands appear unremarkable bilaterally. My blood levels are normal. Please can you help me understand why my thyroid gland is bulky. Do i have to be concerned? What is paratid gland? Is it different from thyroid gland. Thank you very much for your guidance.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021
Hi,
Firstly, you need to know that these are two different glands. One is the thyroid gland which affects the entire human body and the second is the parotid gland which is a secretory gland. It secretes saliva and helps in digestion. The parotid report shows homogeneous pattern, this means the gland is the same from each dimension. If there is something different from normal it would be called heterogeneous or inhomogeneous.
Also, there is difference in size so it may be a local infection from oropharynx cavity. The right is effected because this side was previously operated upon. You need to check out from doctor and maintain a proper oral hygiene. Second is the thyroid. It is the most important gland that affects metabolism of every single cell of the body. Therefore, you need to show some concern because there is significant change in the size of the gland. First you have to do your thyroid profile and start treatment medically and consult your doctor at the earliest. It is curable, hence, there is no need to worry much.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhishek Khera, General Surgeon
Firstly, you need to know that these are two different glands. One is the thyroid gland which affects the entire human body and the second is the parotid gland which is a secretory gland. It secretes saliva and helps in digestion. The parotid report shows homogeneous pattern, this means the gland is the same from each dimension. If there is something different from normal it would be called heterogeneous or inhomogeneous.
Also, there is difference in size so it may be a local infection from oropharynx cavity. The right is effected because this side was previously operated upon. You need to check out from doctor and maintain a proper oral hygiene. Second is the thyroid. It is the most important gland that affects metabolism of every single cell of the body. Therefore, you need to show some concern because there is significant change in the size of the gland. First you have to do your thyroid profile and start treatment medically and consult your doctor at the earliest. It is curable, hence, there is no need to worry much.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhishek Khera, General Surgeon
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