When we visualize the neck by ultrasound, we occasionally find non-thyroid lesions. The following are two cases recently seen in our practice. Patient 1 had a neck ultrasound that revealed not ...

A thyroid ultrasound may be ordered if a thyroid function test is abnormal or if you doctor feels a growth on your thyroid while examining your neck. An ultrasound can also check an underactive or ...

A 43-year-old woman was referred to the endocrine clinic for a thyroid nodule found on a CT scan of the chest during the evaluation of breast cancer.

Q: I noted a swelling in the front of my neck and my doctor thinks it is my thyroid. She ordered some blood tests and an ultrasound. What can this be? A: The thyroid (identified as a separate body ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. ***** Q: I noted a swelling in the front of my neck and my doctor thinks it is my thyroid. She ordered some blood tests and an ultrasound. What ...

Most thyroid imaging centers in the United States omit the lateral neck imaging that is considered to be a critical component of a comprehensive evaluation for suspected thyroid cancer, finds a ...

A hypoechoic nodule is a type of thyroid nodule that appears dark on an ultrasound scan. In some cases, it may become cancerous. Learn more here.

I know Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month is nearly over, but I have a good excuse for being tardy. I was preoccupied with finding a lump on my thyroid, getting an ultrasound, getting a biopsy and ...

A self-neck examination helps individuals identify any neck swelling or bumps and could help in the early detection and treatment of thyroid cancer. Learn more here.

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: I noted a swelling in the front of my neck and my doctor thinks it is my thyroid. She ordered some blood tests and an ultrasound. What can this ...