Predominantly solid nodulePredominantly cystic noduleSpongiform noduleCalcificationsAcoustic shadowMicrocalcificationsMost cystic lesions of the thyroid result from hemorrhage and subsequent degeneration of preexisting solid nodules. Incidence of cystic lesions among nodules ranges from 15–37%. Spongiform or ...
Most cystic lesions of the thyroid result from hemorrhage and subsequent degeneration of preexisting solid nodules. Incidence of cystic lesions among nodules ranges from 15–37%. Spongiform or partially cystic nodules without any of US suspicious features have a low risk of malignancy (Sect. 9.1 )...
Background: Thyroid paragangliomas are rare and often misdiagnosed on fine-needle aspiration (FNA). Clinical Case & Discussion: A 58-year-old female presented with an asymptomatic "cold" thyroid nodule. Ultrasound demonstrated a 2 cm hypoechoic nodule in the isthmus. FNA yielded a follicular ...