This means they found a mass of skin on your ultrasound. Your uterus can sometimes grow masses. They can also grow cancers.
dysphagia or difficulty swallowing
What is Hypoechoic to Isoechoic Nodule
A normal study would reveal a thyroid gland of normal size, shape, position, and uniform texture.
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.
I was told the same thing today and I can't find anything on the Internet about what grainy texture of the thyriod gland as seen via an ultrasound mean. Can anyone help?
Any thyroid issues can be found out through a blood test too.
It means that the ultrasound has found an area of abnormality that will need to be further diagnosed. Possibly with a biopsy. It does not mean that there is cancer, but it could mean that there is a mass or tumor present.
"Har-high" on an ultrasound typically refers to a high-attenuation area, which indicates that the tissue or structure is dense and reflects more ultrasound waves. This can suggest the presence of calcifications, solid masses, or other abnormalities. It's essential for a healthcare professional to interpret these findings in the context of the overall clinical picture.
An enlarged thyroid could mean a number of things. The actual term means that the thyroid gland, which controls most hormones in your body, has been enlarged. This could mean the possibility of thyroid disease, or possibly even thyroid cancer.
ECNU stands for "Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound." It indicates that a physician has completed specialized training and certification in performing and interpreting neck ultrasounds, particularly for endocrine disorders such as thyroid and parathyroid diseases. This certification demonstrates the doctor's expertise in using ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in endocrinology.
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you can get sick from not taking your thyroid medicine but you cant die from it.