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an imaging technique used for diagnosing suspected thyroid disease. It uses harmless, high-frequency sound waves to form an image. The sound waves are reflected by thyroid tissue to form a picture of internal structures.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoA gel that enhances sound transmission is spread over the thyroid area. The technologist then gently places a transducer, an instrument about the size of an electric shaver, against the skin. It is moved over the thyroid area.
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∙ 9y agoAn ultrasound is used to diagnose a thyroid condition such as a nodule or goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland). This diagnostic tool helps a doctor get a better look at the health of the thyroid. If also helps determine if there is a need for further testing of the thyroid tissue through a fine needle biopsy or thyroid scan uptake.
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When would someone need a thyroid ultrasound?
Most thyroid ultrasounds are performed to evaluate a small lump (nodule) in the thyroid found during a physical examination or found by a radionuclide study (thyroid scan).
What is the cpt code for thyroid ultrasound?
It is 76536...
What is a heterogeneous mass on the thyroid?
A heterogeneous mass on the thyroid means the mass located on the thyroid is made of several different things. This can either come out to be benign or malignant.
What does a hypoechoic nodule in soft tissues mean?
A thyroid nodule is simply a mass in your thyroid. Hyperechoic is a term used in ultrasound which determines how bright or dark the nodule is. Ultrasound is all black, white, and gray scales, so a hyperechoic nodule would be a mass in the thyroid that is BRIGHTER than the rest of the thyroid tissue.
What does the diagnosis code 787.20 mean from a thyroid ultrasound?
dysphagia or difficulty swallowing
Does blue cross blue shield cover thyroid ultrasounds?
Does it cover ultrasound
What is the blood level to know if you have diffuse thyroid parenchymal disease?
Diffuse thyroid parenchymal disease just means disease of the thyroid throughout the body of an organ. It is not a diagnosis, but only an observation based on thyroid ultrasound.
What is does it mean if a thyroid ultrasound result is normal?
A normal study would reveal a thyroid gland of normal size, shape, position, and uniform texture.
What does a isoechoic nodule with partial hypoechoic halo mean in a thyroid ultrasound?
What is Hypoechoic to Isoechoic Nodule
What has the author Robert A Sofferman written?
Robert A. Sofferman has written: 'Ultrasound of the thyroid and parathyroid glands' -- subject(s): Thyroid Gland, Lymph Nodes, Parathyroid Glands, Parathyroid glands, Thyroid gland, Ultrasonic imaging, Ultrasonography
What does it mean if masses are found in a thyroid ultrasound?
This means they found a mass of skin on your ultrasound. Your uterus can sometimes grow masses. They can also grow cancers.
Who invented Ultrasound?
The first ultrasound was invented during the 1960s. The person who is accredited for inventing the ultrasound is George Kossoff.
