Papini E, Pacella CM, Hegedus L.Thyroid ultrasound (US) and US- assisted procedures: from the shadows into an array of applica- tions. Eur J Endocrinol. 2014;170(4):133-46.Papini E, Pacella CM, Hegedus L. Thyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound-assisted Procedures: from the shadows into an ...
To evaluate the association between thyroid echogenicity and heterogeneity seen on ultrasonography (US) and thyroid function in pediatric and adolescent populations with autoimmune diffuse thyroid diseases (AITD). From 2000 to 2020, we reviewed thyroid ultrasound (US) images and thyroid function statuses ...
Ultrasound machine with high-frequency linear probes of 7.5 MHz for obese patients or large thyroid lesions, a 5 MHz transducer was used for greater penetration. US was performed with the patient in the supine position and the neck hyperextended, and the entire gland was examined. Hyperextension...
A thyroid ultrasound is a very simple, non-intrusive test that only takes about 10 minutes. It uses sound waves to image the thyroid. A lubricant jelly is placed on the skin and a small hand-held transducer is passed over the thyroid. The ultrasound will show any change in gland size an...
In the past decade ultrasound has become an essential part of the examination of the thyroid patient. Sonography of the thyroid has been integrated with the history and physical exam and other thyroid tests (especially needle biopsy) to provide valuable information that has improved patient care. ...
Sometimes, ultrasound imaging is used to guide the FNA procedure. A biopsy is the surgical sampling of tissue. What is the treatment for thyroid disorders? Thyroid disorders can be treated by medications or, in some cases, surgery. Treatment will depend on the particular disease of the thyroid...
Risk of malignancy in nonpalpable thyroid nodules: predictive value of ultrasound and color-Doppler features. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2002;87 (5) 1941- 1946PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 16. Gandolfi PPFrisina ARaffa M et al. The incidence of thyroid carcinoma in multinodular goiter: ...
Thyroid Ultrasound– Some people who have symptoms of thyroid disease or Hashimoto’s, may not have abnormal results on the lab tests mentioned above, which can lead to a misdiagnosis of Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism. This is where I recommend a thyroid ultrasound to check for any abnormalities...
An ultrasound can reveal which thyroid nodules are larger than 1.0 to 1.5 centimeters, requiring further evaluation for cancer. In addition to size, other nodule characteristics that can be noted on a thyroid ultrasound include the following: ...
To determine the causes of infertility, all women received a routine examination, including ultrasound for uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries and underwent laboratory assays, hysteroscopy, and hysterosalpingography. In addition, a sperm test for the partner was usually also needed. The indications ...