Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
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 neoplasia (MEN) II Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid Thyroid cancer
Images
Thyroid ultrasound
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Thyroid ultrasound Risks
Review Date: 05/13/2010
Reviewed By: Benjamin Taragin MD, Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical
Center Bronx, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
