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Heterogeneous thyroid, my ultrasound stated that diffusely heterogeneous thyroid with no discrete cystic or solid nodule identified.

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Autoimmune thyroid?: Autoimmune thyroid disease can cause the description that you just described. Heterogenicity can occur due to destruction of thyroid antibodies.

Answered 12/13/2018

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May be autoimmune: Heterogeneous thyroid on ultrasound refers to a thyroid that looks mottled with both dark and light areas throughout. This is a typical finding in people with autoimmune thyroid disease such as hashimoto's thyroiditis or grave's disease. It sounds like there is nothing suspicious that would require biopsy.

Answered 2/14/2020

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