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What does this mean? no discrete nodules within the thyroid gland although, heterogeneous echogenicity of the thyroid gland is noted. there is increased vascularity of the thyroid gland which is nonspecific?

Q: what does this mean? no discrete nodules within the thyroid gland although, heterogeneous echogenicity of the thyroid gland is noted. there is increased vascularity of the thyroid gland which is nonspecific?

: Heterogeneity of the thyroid gland is nonspecific, but is seen in conditions which diffusely affect the thyroid gland such as hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis.

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Heterogeneity of the thyroid gland is nonspecific, but is seen in conditions which diffusely affect the thyroid gland such as hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis.

Dr Chmielewski agreed

Answered 5/28/2021

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A member asked:

What does this mean? no discrete nodules within the thyroid gland although, heterogeneous echogenicity of the thyroid gland is noted. there is increased vascularity of the thyroid gland which is nonspecific?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Chmielewski agreed

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