Thyroid Ultrasound

A thyroid ultrasound produces images of the thyroid gland in patients with swelling or dysfunction, such as a lump, cancer, Grave’s disease, hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease. The thyroid often becomes enlarged or inflamed as a result of these conditions, which may require regular monitoring.

Lumps and masses commonly develop in patients who have undergone radiation therapy, so these patients may be screened with a thyroid ultrasound.

Indications:

• Evaluation of the location and characteristics of palpable neck masses
• ABN Thyroid function test
• Thyroiditis
• Abnormalities detected by other imaging examinations or laboratory studies, including areas of abnormal uptake seen on radioisotope thyroid examinations.
• Evaluation of the presence, size, and location of the thyroid gland.
• High-risk patients for occult thyroid malignancy.
• Follow-up of thyroid nodules, when indicated.
• Recurrent disease or regional nodal metastases in patients with proven or suspected thyroid carcinoma.