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What Is A Hypoechoic Foci In The Thyroid?
what is a hypoechoic foci in the thyroid. I am 47 years old, 5'8", 168 lbs. and have elevated parathyroid levels along with deficient vitamin d. I had an ultrasound for hyperparathyroidism done and the report says I have one in each lobe, 3-5 mm in size.
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
Hello and thank you for asking!
I read your concern carefully.
Usually Vit D deficiency is associated with high parathormone levels. In these cases is recommended to correct the Vit D and than check the PTH again. If it persists high than ultrasound of the thyroid gland and a sestamibi scan is performed.
The hypoechoic foci should be defined better (the position, vascularisation and other characteristics) in order to judge about their nature.
It will be a pleasure to inform you better if you attach the results of the exams you have done until now.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta Guni
I read your concern carefully.
Usually Vit D deficiency is associated with high parathormone levels. In these cases is recommended to correct the Vit D and than check the PTH again. If it persists high than ultrasound of the thyroid gland and a sestamibi scan is performed.
The hypoechoic foci should be defined better (the position, vascularisation and other characteristics) in order to judge about their nature.
It will be a pleasure to inform you better if you attach the results of the exams you have done until now.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta Guni
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