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What is thyromegaly with heterogeneous echotexture mean?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Mixed echogenicity : Thyromegaly means enlarge ment of thyroid gland. Heterogeneous means irregular texture, not same echogenicity throughout gland. No large discrete nodules are seen. Therapy is determined by evaluation that includes thyroid function tests.

Answered 3/16/2020

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