What Do My Thyroid Ultrasound Results Mean?

[Hank7]

I was recently diagnosed with a goiter and had TSH and Free T4 levels tested. Both results were 0.05 and 2.8, respectively. I also had an ultrasound done and here were the results...

FINDINGS:
The right lobe measures 6.5 x 1.8 x 2.8cm. The left lobe measures 6.4 x 1.8 x 2.1cm. A nodule is not identified.

Although a nodule is not seen, both lobes demonstrate inhomogeneity.

IMPRESSION:
Bilateral enlarged lobes with inhomogeneity.
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Could someone please explain what all of this means? What is the standard treatment for something like this?

Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Hank

[Hank7]

Thanks 898. I appreciate the feedback. I am hoping beyond hope my situation is a temporary one.

[898]

The inhomogeneity can be found in the thyroid of normal size as well; if thyroidiitis is not chronic, it can improve over the years [however will not completely gone] similar to the scars on the skin .

[Hank7]

Thanks 898 for replying. I am hoping my situation is only a case of thyroiditis. I believe I was hypothyroid for a few years and over did iodine supplementation and kicked myself over the hyperthyroid. Is the inhomogeneity a result of the increasing size of my thyroid and is this something that can be corrected with treatment---either pharmaceutical or naturopathy?

Laura, I overlooked your previous question. Yes, I am now being tested for antibodies, so I'm looking forward to this result as well. I'll let you know.

[898]

It means that the thyroid structure is not uniform; usually it indicates the inflammatory priocess in the past or present.

[Hank7]

I forgot to ask...

Does the word "inhomogeneity" found in my ultrasound results signify something negative, or is it considered normal?

Hank

[Hank7]

Hi Laura. Thanks for responding. I'm new here and again, I appreciate the input. I went to have the thyroid levels tested this morning and should have the results within a week or so. I did realize that my doctor wants the total T3 levels checked and not the Free T3, so I am a little disappointed to find this out. I have read that the Free T3 is the more revealing between the two. Is there a difference and does it matter?

Thanks again in advance,
Hank

[laura1967]

Hi Hank and welcome. When you get your Free T3 levels, please include your labs normal ranges with it when you post, along with the t4 test. Then we can get a better look at you! :)  Also did you have any antibody testing done for Hashimoto's or Graves?

[Hank7]

I forgot to mention I will be getting T3 levels checked tomorrow.

Thanks again.