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Normal Thyroid
Ultrasound - thyroid; Thyroid sonogram; Thyroid echogram
Normal Values
The thyroid is of normal size, shape, and position.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results may be due to:
- Cysts
- Enlargement of the thyroid gland (
goiter ) - Thyroid
nodules - Tumors
Your doctor can use these results and the results of other tests to direct your care.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include the following:
- Colloid nodular goiter
Medullary carcinoma of thyroid Multiple endocrine...
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