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Explain Ultrasound Report Stating Irregular Hypo-echoic Nodule
Hashimoto's Hypo. Recent US states
RL 6.1 x 2.1 x 2.4cm - LL 5.7 x 1.9 x 2.1cm. Isthmus 0.4cm. Upcoming FNA-how concerned should I be?
1.3 x 0.9 x 1.1cm irregular hypoechoic nodule is identified within the left midpole, new from the prior study in 2010.
Subcentimeter hypoechoic right midpole nodule grown slightly. Measures 0.9 x 0.8 x 1.0cm. 2010 US measured at 0.8 x 0.5 x 0.5cm.
RL 6.1 x 2.1 x 2.4cm - LL 5.7 x 1.9 x 2.1cm. Isthmus 0.4cm. Upcoming FNA-how concerned should I be?
1.3 x 0.9 x 1.1cm irregular hypoechoic nodule is identified within the left midpole, new from the prior study in 2010.
Subcentimeter hypoechoic right midpole nodule grown slightly. Measures 0.9 x 0.8 x 1.0cm. 2010 US measured at 0.8 x 0.5 x 0.5cm.
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
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Important findings in your thyroid USG report suggests that
there is 1.3 x 0.9 x 1.1 cm irregular hypo echoic nodule is identified within the left mid pole.This is a new lesion as compared to previous report.There are many causes of these types of lesions.It may be due to thyroiditis,autonomous nodule,tumour etc.Exact characterization is only possible after FNAC.
There is also another nodule in right mid pole.It is slightly enlarged in size as compared to previous reports.
You don't worry at all. Diagnosis and treatment can only be possible after FNAC report.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Important findings in your thyroid USG report suggests that
there is 1.3 x 0.9 x 1.1 cm irregular hypo echoic nodule is identified within the left mid pole.This is a new lesion as compared to previous report.There are many causes of these types of lesions.It may be due to thyroiditis,autonomous nodule,tumour etc.Exact characterization is only possible after FNAC.
There is also another nodule in right mid pole.It is slightly enlarged in size as compared to previous reports.
You don't worry at all. Diagnosis and treatment can only be possible after FNAC report.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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