COURSE on THYROID ULTRASOUND

Section 2 The nodular goiter

Part 3 The echogenicity of the nodule

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The echogenicity of the nodule - case 1481

Clinical data: A 76-year-old woman was referred for aspiration cytology of a nodular goiter, which was detected on evaluation performed because of malignant melanoma. The latter was diagnosed in the left upper arm 4 months ago. Histopathology disclosed nodular form.

Palpation: The left lobe and the isthmus were enlarged and hard on palpation. Enlarged lymph nodes were also present in the left side of the neck.

Laboratory data: euthyroidism with TSH-level 2.83 mIU/L. 

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