A thyroid ultrasound is a diagnostic technique that uses ultrasound to examine and detect possible problems in the thyroid.
The thyroid gland is a gland located in the front of the neck. Its main function is to create, store and release thyroid hormones into the blood.
What does the thyroid ultrasound consist of?
To perform the ultrasound, the patient lies on the examination table with the neck stretched, a gel is placed on the neck and the transducer is passed through this area.
What does the patient feel during the scan?
The patient does not feel any discomfort during the exploration, only the fact of remaining with the neck stretched backwards may produce in some patients a slight dizziness when they sit up, which disappears in a few minutes.
It is a painless test that requires no prior preparation.
Why and what is a thyroid ultrasound performed for?
Thyroid ultrasound is performed in the following cases:
- To assess palpable nodules in the neck.
- In patients referred by other physicians with suspicion of thyroid pathology in the exploration or with alterations in the analytical.
- In patients referred for control of previous thyroid pathologies.
If you would like more information on how thyroid ultrasound works, please consult an expert in Radiology.