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For what reasons might a doctor make a teen get a thyroid ultrasound?

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Several reasons: Ultrasound is very good for determinig if there is a thyroid nodule or the gland is big or small. If the doctor felt something on exam, they would want to further characterize it. Also, if the thyroid function tests are abnormal, that could prompt and ultrasound exam.

Answered 9/3/2013

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