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Thyroid ultrasound

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, tumors, goiter (an enlargement of the thyroid gland), or thyroid nodules . 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:

Thyroid ultrasound

Thyroid ultrasound

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