ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION OF THE THYROID

ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION OF THE THYROID

CLINICAL DATA:         Thyroid mass.

FINDINGS:             The right lobe measures 6.7 x 2.6 x 2.7 cm and left lobe measures
6 x 2.1 x 1.7 cm.  The left lobe has a heterogeneous echotexture.

There is a 2.8 x 2.2 cm nodule involving the right lobe.

There are multiple small nodules measuring 8 x 8 mm, 1 cm x 9 mm, and 6 x 5 mm involving the left lobe.

The isthmus measures 1 cm and has a heterogeneous echotexture.

IMPRESSION:        Enlarged thyroid with multiple nodules as discussed.  This may be related to multinodular goiter.  Other possibilities cannot be excluded.  Clinical correlation and further evaluation is recommended.

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XXXXXXXXX, M.D.