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Ultrasonographic appearence of
lymphocytic thyroiditis. Table 7 - micronodular form - Case 59
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The micronodular form also called as pseudonodular or pseudolobular form is a very specific ultrasound presentation of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The thyroid or part of the thyroid is composed of numerous discrete lesions with a maximal diamater between 3 and 15 mm. The discrete lesions are usually echonormal. The cause for this type of lymphocytic thyroiditis is caused by proliferation of connective tissue. The thyroid is freguently enlarged. |
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