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 1782
Clinical data: A 66-year-old hypothyroid woman was referred for follow-up examination of a nodular goiter. Aspiration cytology resulted in benign follicular proliferation and lymphocytic thyroiditis three years ago. She was treated for hypothyroidism for more than 10 years.
Palpation: a moderately firm nodule in the right lobe.
Laboratory data: hypothyroidism on daily 75 microgram levothyroxine (TSH 8.02 mIU/L). The aTPO was above 1000 U/mL 3 years ago.
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