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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.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoA thyroid hypoechoic mass is when there are darker spots during an ultrasound. Also, these spots will require fewer waves through them.
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What is the icd 9 code for a heterogeneous mass in the the thyroid lobe?
246.8
What does thyroid gland demonstrates heterogeneous signal on an MRI mean?
what does it mean heterogeneous signal in the thyroid gland and a left lobe nodule meawsuring approximately 6mm.
What is a complex heterogeneous mass?
A heterogeneous mass means that there are different densities and inclusions included in the mass. A heterogeneous mass can be malignant or benign.
What does a heterogeneous hypervascular thyroid nodule mean?
Goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland. Nodules are growths that lead to the enlargements. Multinodular means that there are many nodules. Heterogeneous means that there is no pattern to the nodules. it is a benign condition.
What is heterogeneous parenchyma of the thyroid?
Heterogeneous parenchyma of the thyroid means that the basic cellular tissue of the thyroid gland does not have a uniform structure or composition. These can be either benign and/or malignant nodules in the thyroid.
What does this mean - Small thyroid with diffusely heterogenous parenchyma?
"The thyroid parenchyma" is the main part of your thyroid gland. "Diffusely and markedly heterogeneous" means it's lumpy all over. Talk with your health care provider about what this means for your care, as you need to combine this imaging finding with the results of your history, physical exam, and lab work to assign any meaning.
Is a complex heterogeneous hypoechoic mass usually diseased?
yes
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 a diffusely heterogeneous thyroid mean?
it means: nodule-a rounded lump or knot; heterogeneous means "composed of unlike parts. Therefore a rounded lump composed of dissimilar tissues on the thyroid (gland) located in the base of throat region. may or may not require medical attention.
What is a heterogeneous hypoechoic mass lesion?
The hypoechoic mass lesion refers to the abnormal area in the body that can be seen on an ultrasound.
What is a thyroid nodule?
it means: nodule-a rounded lump or knot; heterogeneous means "composed of unlike parts. Therefore a rounded lump composed of dissimilar tissues on the thyroid (gland) located in the base of throat region. may or may not require medical attention.
What is a Well-defined solid heterogeneous thyroid nodule with several neck lymph node 1.5 cm?
hi i had a heterogeneous solid nodule with a maximal dimension of 15mm and 2 small nodules of 2 mm and 8 mm at the upper and lower poles.
