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Thyroid ultrasound - Results

Alternative Names

Ultrasound - thyroid; Thyroid sonogram; Thyroid echogram

Normal Values:

The thyroid is of normal size, shape, and position.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may be due to:

  • Cysts
  • Enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter)
  • Thyroid nodules
  • Tumors

Your doctor can use these results and the results of other tests to direct your care.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include the following:

  • Reviewed last on: 4/10/2008
  • Benjamin Taragin, MD, Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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