Question 1

what does "increase vascularity thyroid" mean?

Accepted Answer

Increased blood flow: Is the general implication. If diffuse it could be due to active gland such as in hyperthyroidism. If present in one localized area could represent an active tumor.

Question 2

does it always mean cancer when you have a very vascular thyroid on an us?

Accepted Answer

No: A cancer more likely to express as a nodule, rather than a diffuse change in the gland. Consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thyroid-cancer/basics/symptoms/CON-20043551
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Question 3

is a 1.5 cm peripherally vascular thyroid nod. in a multinod. remaining lobe cancer? hemi 11 yrs ago. benign.

Accepted Answer

No,not: necessarily. It requires a biopsy to prove benign or malignant, and I'm not sure that this is required. See an Endocrinologist.

Question 4

what percentage of heterogeneous, complex peripherally vascular thyroid nodules are cancer?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Thyroid nodules are mostly ( 80-90%) benign . But it depends on their size and rate of change(growth in their size). A repeat Ultrasound study of your Thyroid should be done(I am sure your doctor must have advised you to do so)) in 6 to 12 months time to reassess for any growth in the nodules in your Thyroid.

Question 5

i have a cold solid vascular thyroid nodule that has doubled (now 4cm) in 6 months. had fna, was benign so they are not worried. should it come out?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: Any nodule that grows significantly in a short period of time needs to be evaluated for cancer. Consider having another biopsy if it has grown since the biopsy. However, those nodules that are greater than 3 cm should be removed.

Question 6

what does increased vascularity in thyroid nodule mean?

Accepted Answer

Increased blood flow: There is more blood flow to the thyroid nodule than the surrounding thyroid tissue. Could represent an adenoma or tumor. Needle biopsies are frequently done for further evaluation if a nuclear scan is not helpful.

Question 7

what is diffuse increased intranodular and peripheral vascularity mean on thyroid nodule on ulrasound please?

Accepted Answer

: The interpretation of this ultrasound finding depends on the size of the nodule and other characteristics besides the medical history. In general, this finding is abnormal and the subject will need more tests. Good luck.

Question 8

what does this mean?
no discrete nodules within the thyroid gland although, heterogeneous echogenicity of the thyroid gland is noted. there is increased vascularity of the thyroid gland which is nonspecific?

Accepted Answer

: Heterogeneity of the thyroid gland is nonspecific, but is seen in conditions which diffusely affect the thyroid gland such as hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis.

Question 9

26yo male with tsh- 87 and free t4 - 6 . tpo antibodies over 1000. doppler ultrasonography revealed increased vascularity of the thyroid gland. which dose of the levothyroxine should i start with and do i need more tests? i weigh 65kg?

Accepted Answer

: Best is to follow your endocrinologists advice as he/she knows your health best

Question 10

what does 'with vascularity' mean pertaining to thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: If the study is referring to a thyroid nodule this can be somewhat more suspicious for thyroid cancer, but a biopsy always has to be done to see whether it is it not.  If you already have thyroid cancer and have been treated and there is a lesion in the thyroid bed or elsewhere this is suspicious for recurrence, but once again frequently a biopsy is needed to confirm.

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What does "increase vascularity thyroid" mean?

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Does it always mean cancer when you have a very vascular thyroid on an us?

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Is a 1.5 cm peripherally vascular thyroid nod. in a multinod. remaining lobe cancer? hemi 11 yrs ago. benign.

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What percentage of heterogeneous, complex peripherally vascular thyroid nodules are cancer?

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I have a cold solid vascular thyroid nodule that has doubled (now 4cm) in 6 months. had fna, was benign so they are not worried. should it come out?

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What does increased vascularity in thyroid nodule mean?

A member asked:

What is diffuse increased intranodular and peripheral vascularity mean on thyroid nodule on ulrasound please?

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What does this mean? no discrete nodules within the thyroid gland although, heterogeneous echogenicity of the thyroid gland is noted. there is increased vascularity of the thyroid gland which is nonspecific?

A member asked:

26yo male with tsh- 87 and free t4 - 6 . tpo antibodies over 1000. doppler ultrasonography revealed increased vascularity of the thyroid gland. which dose of the levothyroxine should i start with and do i need more tests? i weigh 65kg?

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What does 'with vascularity' mean pertaining to thyroid cancer?

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