**Thyroid nodule ultrasound** Ultrasound of the thyroid is a gland located at the bottom of the patient's neck. This test is used to evaluate the size of the lump and to determine whether the lump is cancerous or not. Once a thyroid nodule is diagnosed (or suspected), there are a few things to consider before any treatment recommendations are made. Remember that the majority of thyroid nodules are benign and nothing to worry about. ### **What is ultrasound?** Ultrasound is a diagnostic method that uses high-frequency sound waves to view different parts of the body on a screen. Ultrasound images help in diagnosing a wide range of diseases and conditions. Ultrasound is used to create images of structures such as the bladder, liver, heart, kidneys, female reproductive organs, and even fetuses still in the womb. Ultrasound can also detect blockages in blood vessels. Ultrasound may be used with other diagnostic methods or alone. Studies have shown that ultrasound is not dangerous. No harmful side effects. In addition, ultrasound does not use radiation. ### **before the ultrasound test** The preparation for this test depends on the type of ultrasound procedure that your doctor ordered. Some preparations include drinking some water before the test to get better images. Other preparations may include eating a lean dinner the night before the test, or possibly fasting. Your doctor will give you complete instructions before the test. This test is used to assess the size of the lump and to determine whether it is in a lump or nodule. ### **thyroid ultrasound** Another common test for thyroid diagnosis is ultrasound. This simple test uses sound waves to image the thyroid. Sound waves are emitted from a small hand-held transducer that is placed over the thyroid. The lubricating gel is placed on the skin so that the sound waves are easily transmitted through the skin to the thyroid structures and its surroundings. This test is quick, accurate, cheap, painless and completely safe. It usually takes about 10 minutes and results can be seen almost immediately. The ultrasound will take about 20 to 30 minutes. ### **Know that…** Thyroid nodules are three times more common in women than in men 30% of 30-year-old women have a thyroid nodule. One in 40 young men has a thyroid nodule. More than 95% of all thyroid nodules are benign (non-cancerous growths). Some thyroid nodules are actually cysts that are fluid instead of thyroid tissue. Cystic thyroid nodules (thyroid cysts) are almost always benign. **For more information on pregnancy ultrasounds, you can contact Dr. Seif's radiology and ultrasound center. Dr. Saif's ultrasound center contact numbers: 88553310** ### **The prevalence of thyroid nodules increases with age.** 50% of 50-year-old women have at least one thyroid nodule. 60% of 60-year-old women have at least one thyroid nodule. 70% of 70-year-old women have at least one thyroid nodule. The influencing factors of thyroid ultrasound depend on several critical parts. All these parts are of the highest quality, otherwise the final sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy of thyroid ultrasound can be lost. ### **Effective factors to ensure diagnostic accuracy are:** Ultrasound device suitable for thyroid evaluation. Technician training and experience Correct interpretation of ultrasound ### **Treatment of malignant thyroid cancer** Almost all thyroid nodules that are malignant are treated with surgery. Options related to the extent of thyroid surgery include complete removal of the thyroid gland and removal of half of the thyroid gland. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/15760-thyroid-ultrasound **other articles** Cost of thyroid ultrasound ultrasound nt The best ultrasound center Good ultrasound in Tehran