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2011 u/s thyroid diffusely heterogeneous multinodular thyroid. last week gland swollen/tender. new u/s diffusely n moderately inhomogeneous. why sore?

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Dr. Joseph Mathews answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Likely Thyroiditis: A heterogeneous (or inhomogeneous) thyroid echotexture is usually from thyroiditis (Either Hashimoto's or Silent/Viral). Inflammation of the thyroid (Thyroiditis) can cause pain.

Answered 12/8/2017

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