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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Ultrasound may be helpful in determining the physical characteristics of the goiter. Ultrasound also aids in ultrasound guided FNAC.

Ultrasound

• Ultrasound may be helpful in determining the characteristics of the goiter such as:
  • In distinguishing solid nodules from cystic nodules
  • In assessing whether more than one nodule exists
  • In assessing the exact size and shape of the thyroid gland
  • Microcalcifications
  • Increased vascularity
  • Nodal involvement
• Thyroid ultrasound aids in ultrasound guided FNAC