Question 1

what is a enlarged heterogeneous thyroid?

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Probably thyroiditis: It probably means you have had episodes of thyroid inflammation or thyroiditis. It's generally not a problem unless thyroid function declines below normal or you form nodules that may need to be studied to insure that they're not cancerous. Check w/your doctor.

Question 2

what does heterogeneous in echotexture mean in thyroid?

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It generally : Means a goiter, such as with hashimoto's thyroid its with no nodules present.

Question 3

should i be worried if i have a heterogeneous atrophic thyroid?

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Usually not: It implies that much of your thyroid gland is not producing thyroid hormone.  There can be many reasons.  To properly interpret and manage this situation, the thyroid function tests and size,texture, and nodularity of the gland on exam need to be known.

Question 4

how big is a 2-cm heterogeneous mass at the lower pole of the thyroid?

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Less than one inch: One inch is 2.54 cm, so your mass is a little less than one inch in diameter.  You should have it biopsied at your earliest convenience, along with thyroid blood tests.

Question 5

what is the meaning of thyroid is diffusely heterogeneous in echotexture?

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Thyroiditis?: This is the description of the appearance of the thyroid on ultrasound and is most often seen in thyroiditis or inflammation of the thyroid. The exact cause requires that your doctor compare this to your history, exam and lab work.

Question 6

i have a 6mm mass in my left thyroid love and it's considered diffuse heterogeneous. what does this mean?

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Nonspecific: A 6 mm thyroid nodule is small.  We usually do not worry about nodules under 10 mm.  A diffusely heterogeneous thyroid is commonly seen in patients with hashimoto's thyroiditis.  This is an autoimmune disorder that can result in an underactive thyroid.  You list being on immunosuppressive therapy.  If you have one autoimmune disorder, you are at higher risk for another.

Question 7

what does heterogeneous echotexture of thyroid mean?

Accepted Answer

Thyroiditis?: This is the description of the appearance of the thyroid on ultrasound and is most often seen in thyroiditis or inflammation of the thyroid. The exact cause requires that your doctor compare this to your history, exam and lab work.

Question 8

what does diffusely enlarged heterogeneous thyroid gland mean?

Accepted Answer

Graves/Thyroiditis: Most commonly this is due to graves disease or thyroiditis.  In both of these cases your immune system attacks your thyroid and tries to kill it, because it thinks it is foreign, like a virus.  However in graves disease the antibodies that attack the thyroid actually stimulate receptors that make it grow and produce too much thyroid hormone.  In thyroiditis the immune cells infiltrate the thyroid.

Question 9

what does a small heterogeneous hypervascular thyroid mean with 12mm nodule on right?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid US results: It is hard to interpret a thyroid ultrasound, especially online.  Your profile says "hypothyroid and raised antibodies". This could mean Hashimotos, and the US is consistent with that.  A 12 mm nodules is small, and could be consistent with the scarring in a Hashimotos gland, but this requires review by an Endocrinologist.

Question 10

is subcentimeter heterogeneous hypoechoic lesions of the thyroid likely to be cancerous ?

Accepted Answer

No: A large study found that nodules less than 2.5 cm are usually harmless.  It is also reassuring that there are multiple nodules. Thyroid nodules very common and frequently harmless.

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