An ultrasound of the neck performed in the endocrine clinic showed a well- defined heterogeneous, isoechoic nodule, greater than 6.5 cm x 4 cm x 5.5 cm, in an otherwise normal thyroid gland ...

The patient was referred for an ultrasound to confirm the location of the PTH adenoma before surgery. Our office ultrasound showed a normal-sized thyroid with several subcentimeter spongiform nodules.

Currently, the diagnosis of a thyroid nodule is performed using a fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) using an ultrasound image. But about 20% of FNABs are inaccurate which leads to repetitive ...

Thyroid ablation is suitable for patients with thyroid nodules or hyperthyroidism who have not responded to traditional ...

When a thyroid nodule is found by exam, or when getting a test for another reason, we always worry about the possibilities of thyroid cancer or a nodule making excess thyroid hormones.

The great majority of thyroid nodules are not cancerous and cause no symptoms. However, there are currently limited guidelines on what to do with a nodule when the risk of cancer is uncertain.

Inclusion criteria included normal thyroid function, ultrasound identification of a solid, nonpalpable nodule and no previous diagnosis of thyroid malignancy.

The thyroid gland's health can significantly impact metabolism and growth. Recognizing signs such as a persistent neck lump, ...

As many as one-third of doctors may be sending patients for a thyroid ultrasound for reasons not supported by guidelines, a new study finds.

Cite this: What are the Ultrasound Criteria for Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology of Nonpalpable Thyroid Nodules? - Medscape - Jul 01, 2006.

The great majority of thyroid nodules are not cancerous and cause no symptoms. However, there are currently limited guidelines on what to do with a nodule when the risk of cancer is uncertain.