Thyroid ultrasound (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) is an ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland, to determine its dimensions., form, structure, the presence of pathological formations (nodes, who).
The thyroid gland is located in a person in the lower part of the anterior surface of the neck.. With sensor, placed on the skin in the projection of the thyroid gland, the diagnostic device sends ultrasonic vibrations in the direction of the gland. Using computer processing, an image of the thyroid gland is formed on the screen.
The examination is absolutely painless and is carried out within 10-15 minutes.. The patient is asked to expose the neck area, lie on your back and relax. A small amount of clear gel is applied to the skin, slip-enhancing sensor. The results of the study are recorded in a special protocol. Sometimes a "photo" of the thyroid gland is attached to it..
Main settings, measured during ultrasound of the thyroid gland: size of the gland and its volume, contours of the gland, echogenicity (gland tissue density), echostructure (the presence or absence of foci of compaction or rarefaction of the gland tissue), characteristic of pathological formations, if they are (dimensions, mood, the presence of calcifications, etc.), in addition, the lymph nodes are examined, located near the thyroid gland.
When is an ultrasound of the thyroid gland prescribed?
scheduled annual survey in areas with high background radiation, lack of iodine;
planned examination among certain groups of the population (pregnant women, persons, exposed to increased radiation exposure);
for suspected thyroid disease;
in unclear cases with cardiac arrhythmias, infertility, menstrual disorders, prolonged subfebrile condition, sudden fluctuations in body weight.
Thyroid ultrasound (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) is an ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland, to determine its dimensions., form, structure, the presence of pathological formations (nodes, who).