Why do thyroid ultrasound

Routine use of ultrasounds to detect cancerous thyroid nodules have led to a significant increase in thyroid cancer cases in recent years, although many are low risk and unlikely to cause serious harm. Researchers surveyed surgeons, endocrinologists and primary care physicians who were involved in thyroid cancer care. Physicians were given different patient scenarios and asked when they would schedule a thyroid or neck ultrasound.

Like Podcasts? An overwhelming majority of physicians said they used ultrasound for reasons that are supported by clinical care guidelines, such as a large nodule that can be felt or one seen on another imaging test. Haymart, M. Haymart says this shows the situation is malleable. Email Alerts Don't miss a single issue.

Sign up for the free AFP email table of contents. The thyroid is small gland in your neck that produces hormones. We can use the scan to take a close look at your thyroid so that we can detect any abnormalities. The scan can help us to identify any growths such as cysts or tumours that could be responsible for your symptoms or impaired thyroid function.

Thyroid scans are performed in the same was as any other kind of ultrasound. Open in a separate window. Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6. Figure 7.

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