Question 1

what is a cause of heterogenous thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Heterogeneity ...: Are you referring to a heterogeneous appearance on a thyroid scan?  Heterogeneous appearance on a thyroid scan may occur as a result of focal areas of thyroiditis.  The clinical history would be helpful.

Question 2

are single dominant heterogenous thyroid nodule  no calcifications which increased in size both lobes. 1.2x1.3x2.4cm and 2.9x2.9x3.7cm. usually benign?

Accepted Answer

Very Likely Benign: Of course nothing can be said for sure, but heterogenous nodules with no calcifications &amp; not commented on here, but only peripheral or no blood flow are usually benign.  You commented that they increased in size, how much-less than 10% is hard to tell from US to US.  Was this done by the same doctor or radiologist? How is thyroid function? If real increase or not done an FNA may be indicated.

Question 3

what does an incidental finding of a heterogenous thyroid with tiny nodules mean on a ct of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Very nonspecific: The thyroid gland frequently forms cysts and nodules that are not of clinical concern and the CT appearance is nonspecific.  The main concern is to make sure a more rare early thyroid cancer is not present, but this requires a combination of physical exam, thyroid laboratory function tests, and correlation with the ultrasound appearance.

Question 4

thyroid us- heterogenous thyroid parenchyma with hypervascularity, suggestive of underlying parenchymal disease, no discrete thyroid nodule. meaning?

Accepted Answer

Thyroiditis?: Need correlation with thyroid function tests.  Why did you have the ultrasound?  Your doctor is the one to put this all together for you.

Question 5

what can cause thyroiditis or a heterogenous thyroid w nodules with negative tpo/thyroglobulin antibody/ana?

Accepted Answer

: Thyroiditis is autoimmune disease .
You must see specialist in the field .
Ask your Internist to referral for proper treatment.
Untreated can cause high BP, bulging of eyes and all symptoms of Hyperthyroidism

Question 6

small thyroid, heterogenous in echotexture. no mass. ? small nodularity inferior lobe. rt nodule or heterogeneity gland.  need interpretation

Accepted Answer

May need follow up : The provider who ordered the study should have been able to explain the findings to you and whether or not you need any follow up. There is a possibillity you may  need a follow up test that looks at whether the areas of nodularity are active hormone producing tissue or whether they are cold spots in the thyroid. Cold spots often have to be looked at in more detail.

Question 7

thyroid ultrasound showed heterogenous  echogenicity hypervascular thyroid. thyroid labs normal. any thoughts on what this is?

Accepted Answer

See endocrinologist: It is unclear why these studies are being done, especially if thyroid blood tests are normal.  You should see an endocrinologist to have him/her interpret these tests.  That ultrasound is consistent with hashimotos thyroiditis.

Question 8

8yr old, lg thyroid, nodule on rt, tsh & free t4 high. us-nonspecific heterogenous echotexture of thyroid w nodular contour & inc vascular. sig fam hx?

Accepted Answer

Unclear on question: Not clear what is being asked.  Many with thyroid disease also have a family history of thyroid disease.

Question 9

what does it mean  that the thyroid is heterogenous appearing?

Accepted Answer

It means that ....: It appears the same as the rest of the gland..... This is a good thing.  Differences in appearance in a gland that should look the same ... Is not so good.

Question 10

what is a enlarged heterogeneous thyroid?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Are single dominant heterogenous thyroid nodule no calcifications which increased in size both lobes. 1.2x1.3x2.4cm and 2.9x2.9x3.7cm. usually benign?

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What does an incidental finding of a heterogenous thyroid with tiny nodules mean on a ct of the neck?

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Thyroid us- heterogenous thyroid parenchyma with hypervascularity, suggestive of underlying parenchymal disease, no discrete thyroid nodule. meaning?

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What can cause thyroiditis or a heterogenous thyroid w nodules with negative tpo/thyroglobulin antibody/ana?

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Small thyroid, heterogenous in echotexture. no mass. ? small nodularity inferior lobe. rt nodule or heterogeneity gland. need interpretation

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Thyroid ultrasound showed heterogenous echogenicity hypervascular thyroid. thyroid labs normal. any thoughts on what this is?

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8yr old, lg thyroid, nodule on rt, tsh & free t4 high. us-nonspecific heterogenous echotexture of thyroid w nodular contour & inc vascular. sig fam hx?

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What does it mean that the thyroid is heterogenous appearing?

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What is a enlarged heterogeneous thyroid?

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