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What Cause Hypoechoeic Nodule In The Thyroid Glands?
What does a single 7mm vague hypoechoic nodule in left thyroid gland lower pole with questionable calcification mean. It does not have significantly increased vasculature
7x4x6 mm vague color and spectral Doppler interrogation to it shows minimal internal blood flow
Please explain
7x4x6 mm vague color and spectral Doppler interrogation to it shows minimal internal blood flow
Please explain
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Brief Answer:
This nodule within thyroid glands may be due to adenomas, or malignant tumors.
You should undergo a fine needle aspiration biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM. I understand your concern.
Hypoechoeic nodule the thyroid glands with questionable calcification and not significantly increased vascularization in it, may be due to adenomas, or malignant tumors.
You should evaluate the thyroid hormone (TSH, fT3, fT4) levels, to see the overall thyroid function.
After that, you should undergo a thyroid scintigraphy to determine the degree of function of the nodule.
If the nodule has a decreased function, decreased uptake of radionuclides used in scintigraphy, it is called “cold” nodule, and a fine needle aspiration biopsy should be performed.
You should be guided by an endocrinologist.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Juarda
This nodule within thyroid glands may be due to adenomas, or malignant tumors.
You should undergo a fine needle aspiration biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM. I understand your concern.
Hypoechoeic nodule the thyroid glands with questionable calcification and not significantly increased vascularization in it, may be due to adenomas, or malignant tumors.
You should evaluate the thyroid hormone (TSH, fT3, fT4) levels, to see the overall thyroid function.
After that, you should undergo a thyroid scintigraphy to determine the degree of function of the nodule.
If the nodule has a decreased function, decreased uptake of radionuclides used in scintigraphy, it is called “cold” nodule, and a fine needle aspiration biopsy should be performed.
You should be guided by an endocrinologist.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Juarda
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