Thyroid Ultrasound - Thyroid Sonography | Thyroid Imaging Center Nagpur

Thyroid Ultrasound

What are some common uses of the procedure?

An ultrasound of the thyroid is typically used:

To determine if a lump in the neck is arising from the thyroid or an adjacent structure
To analyze the appearance of thyroid nodules and determine if they are the more common benign nodule or if the nodule has features that require a biopsy. If biopsy is required, ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration can help improve accuracy of the biopsy.
To look for additional nodules in patients with one or more nodules felt on physical exam
To see if a thyroid nodule has substantially grown over time

Because ultrasound provides real-time images, images that are renewed continuously, it also can be used to guide procedures such as needle biopsies, in which needles are used to extract sample cells from an abnormal area for laboratory testing. Ultrasound may also be used to guide the insertion of a catheter or other drainage device and helps assure safe and accurate placement and fluid drainage for diagnosis and/or relief of patient discomfort.