The authors’ objective was to obtain information on the current status of thyroid ultrasound in mainland China and analyze the factors affecting the accuracy of thyroid cancer ultrasound. A survey was ...

Ultrasound-guided FNA is the procedure of choice for sampling of thyroid nodules. [12] Nevertheless, for those lesions located below the thoracic inlet, the procedure becomes challenging and it ...

A doctor first assesses the symptoms and looks for signs of Graves’ disease, such as an enlarged thyroid. They also check for thyroid issues in a person’s family medical history. Iodine is in ...

Women are around three times more likely than men to develop thyroid cancer. Family history, having an enlarged thyroid and radiation exposure in childhood are several risk factors. Screenings ...

Background: Widespread use of ultrasound to assess thyroid disease has led to an increased number of clinically unapparent, nonpalpable nodules being identified. Although many of these nodules are ...

Enlarged lymph nodes ... and associated symptoms. Ultrasound, CT scans, or PET scans may help visualise the lymph nodes and surrounding areas. Blood tests that can help rule out infections ...

Management of thyroid nodules detected at US: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound consensus conference statement. Radiology 237 , 794–800 (2005). Article Google Scholar ...

Low TSH and normal T3 and T4 can indicate subclinical (mild) hyperthyroidism. This has a number of potential causes, including pregnancy, Graves' disease, an enlarged thyroid (goiter) with multiple ...