A member asked:

Can a thyroid ultrasound miss cancer? i had one that was normal a week ago but pcp says one side is enlarged. abnormal tsh normal free t3t4 confused?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: A CRI and or nuclear scan are much more reliable for the detection of small tumors; however, for general screening, the ultrasound will certainly suffice. Please obtain an endocrinology evaluation for "abnormal TSH ( high or low???)

Answered 10/29/2014

3.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more