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FINDINGS: The right lobe measures 5.6 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm and the left
lobe measures 4.7 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm. There are bilateral solid
nodules and a nodule along the left isthmus. On the right, 2
solid nodules are present. The larger is more inferiorly located
measuring 2.1 x 1.1 x 1.5 cm and is diffusely hypervascular. The
smaller lesion that is slightly more superiorly measuring 0.9 x
2.7 x 0.6 cm and is not as hypervascular. The left lobe has a
nodule in the upper pole measuring 0.8 x 2.4 x 0.5 cm which is
also diffusely vascular. Smaller nodules are seen in the lower
pole measuring 3 mm each. There is a 1.2 x 0.6 x 1 cm nodule
along the left isthmus, also diffusely vascular.
IMPRESSION: Multiple solid and hypervascular nodules bilaterally.
Correlation with nuclear medicine imaging is recommended, if
clinically indicated.
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What is the difference between a goiter and nodule of the thyroid?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. Meanwhile, a thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland.
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.
What does diffusely heterogenous thyroid mean?
surface of thryroid is not consistent. areas look or feel differently
What is the prefix root word and suffix of hyperthyroidism?
The word is broken down as:hyper - prefix thyroid - root word ism - suffix
What disorder is the enlargement of the thyroid due to hypo or hyper secretion?
An enlarged thyroid gland is called a goiter. The disease of hypo or hyper secretion is known as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Role of thyroid gland in metabolism include symptoms of hyper and hypothyroidism?
fcuk you there is no answer
What does it mean if a thyroid nodule is vascular?
There's blood supply inside of it not just leading to it
What are the root prefix and suffix words for hypertension?
Hyper means above and tension means pressure so, hypertension means above pressure
Is it healthy to be hyper all the time?
For some people , it's normal, but have your thyroid checked on your next Doctor's visit.
Is it possible for a hyper thyroid to be irradiated and not burn out?
Yes, it is possible for a patient to undergo radioactive iodine ablation and still have a functioning thyroid. If the patient has autoimmune thyroid disease and antibodies have not been addressed, it is possible for a patient in this situation to suffer the rollercoastering effects of antibodies on the remainder of the thyroid gland.
What could cause your T3 level be extremely high alongside NORMAL TSH and NORMAL T4 levels presented with a thyroid nodule and BOTH hyperthyroid and hypothyroid symptoms?
by definition its unlikely to have BOTH hyper and hypo thyroid symptoms. get an endocrinologist and get a thyroid ultrasound
What does diffusely mean in the term her legs ache diffusely?
To "diffuse" something means to "spread it out". Therefore, to say that someone's "legs ache diffusely" would mean that the pain is spread out through her legs, rather than only in one area. "Diffusely" would be another way of saying "all over".
