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Elarged Thyroid
by are1982, Aug 03, 2009 07:18PM
I have an enlarged thyroid that I found a couple of months ago and have recently undergone bloodwork, an Ultrasound and Uptake & Scan. Can you help me to understand these findings? I'm terrified...
The blood work showed normal thyroid function.
The Uptake and Scan report is as follows:
Findings: Thyroid uptake and thyroid scan was performed after oral administration of 339 uci of I-123. The 24-hour uptake is 29.5% which is normal. The thyroid scan shows slight enlargement of the thyroid gland. Hypofunctioning nodule is seen in the right lobe of the thyroid gland. Left lobe is normal.
Impression:
1. Normal Thyroid uptake
2. Hypofunctioning nodule in the right lobe of the thyroid gland.
The Ultrasound information is as follows:
Indication: Enlarged Thyroid. Findings: The right lobe of the thyroid gland measures 5.7 cm by 2.3x3.1cm. The left lobe of the thyroid gland measures 5.8x1.8x1.7cm. The isthmus measures 4 mm in thickness. There is a complex mass within the inferior aspect of the right lower thyroid gland. This heterogeneous in appearance and measures 2.6cm in greatest dimension. No definite vascular flow is noted within the septations or mural nodule.
Impression: Dominant mass within the right lobe of the thyroid gland. Correlation with serum lab values and nuclear scintigraphy may be helpful for further evaluation.
Thank you for your help.
The blood work showed normal thyroid function.
The Uptake and Scan report is as follows:
Findings: Thyroid uptake and thyroid scan was performed after oral administration of 339 uci of I-123. The 24-hour uptake is 29.5% which is normal. The thyroid scan shows slight enlargement of the thyroid gland. Hypofunctioning nodule is seen in the right lobe of the thyroid gland. Left lobe is normal.
Impression:
1. Normal Thyroid uptake
2. Hypofunctioning nodule in the right lobe of the thyroid gland.
The Ultrasound information is as follows:
Indication: Enlarged Thyroid. Findings: The right lobe of the thyroid gland measures 5.7 cm by 2.3x3.1cm. The left lobe of the thyroid gland measures 5.8x1.8x1.7cm. The isthmus measures 4 mm in thickness. There is a complex mass within the inferior aspect of the right lower thyroid gland. This heterogeneous in appearance and measures 2.6cm in greatest dimension. No definite vascular flow is noted within the septations or mural nodule.
Impression: Dominant mass within the right lobe of the thyroid gland. Correlation with serum lab values and nuclear scintigraphy may be helpful for further evaluation.
Thank you for your help.
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