What Abnormal Results Mean. A thyroid that is enlarged or pushed off to one side could be a sign of a tumor. Nodules absorb more or less iodine and this will make them look darker or lighter on the scan. A nodule is usually lighter if it has not taken up the iodine (often called a 'cold' nodule).
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detect areas of abnormality, such as lumps (nodules) or inflammation; determine whether thyroid cancer has spread beyond the thyroid gland; evaluate changes in ...
What abnormal results mean: If the thyroid is enlarged or pushed off to one side, this could indicate a tumor. Nodules will absorb more or less iodine and will ...
Don't routinely order a thyroid ultrasound in patients with abnormal thyroid function tests if there is no palpable abnormality of the thyroid gland.
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An abnormal thyroid scan shows a thyroid gland that is smaller or larger than normal. It can also show areas in the thyroid gland where the activity is less ...
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